Table 3 Frequency of evidence of asbestos exposure and evidence of pleural effusion

Asbestos exposure diagnosis in 3 years before CABG; n (%)

Absent

67,147 (99%)

Present

1003 (1%)

Pleural effusion diagnosis or procedure in 30 days to 1 year after CABG; n (%)

Absent

65,773 (97%)

Present

2377 (3%)

Pleural effusion procedure in 30 days to 1 year after CABG; n (%)

Absent

67,188 (99%)

Present

962 (1%)