Off-pump concomitant coronary revascularization and carotid endarterectomy.
Combined coronary artery bypass surgery and carotid endarterectomy is a controversial topic. With the recent revival of off-pump coronary artery surgery the question remains very actual. The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive review of the topic focusing on current strategies, including off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Montreal Heart Institut, University of Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada. rc2910@aol.com
D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D047549:Coronary Artery Bypass, Off-Pump / Q000009:adverse effects; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome