Open AccessA review of hybrid coronary revascularization
Author(s) -
Michael O. Kayatta,
Michael E. Halkos
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.114
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 0973-7723
pISSN - 0970-9134
DOI - 10.1007/s12055-018-0763-7
Subject(s) - medicine , revascularization , percutaneous , coronary artery disease , vascular surgery , cardiac surgery , cardiothoracic surgery , surgery , percutaneous coronary intervention , cardiology , myocardial infarction
Hybrid coronary revascularization is an emerging treatment strategy for coronary artery disease. We will review the reasons for the development of this strategy, describe surgical techniques, and review outcomes. Finally, we will discuss the future of hybrid revascularization and explain why it will grow as a treatment modality.