Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Off-pump coronary artery bypass is a safe and effective method of coronary revascularization that avoids the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. Randomized trials, typically enrolling low-risk patients, have shown comparable mortality and reduced morbidity between off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass. Larger retrospective analyses suggest improved mortality and a lower incidence of adverse events in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass. This article reviews the available literature comparing outcomes of patients undergoing on- and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
Halkos
Michael E
ME
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University Hospital-Midtown, Emory University School of Medicine, 550 Peachtree Street, Medical Office Tower, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.
Puskas
John D
JD
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D047549:Coronary Artery Bypass, Off-Pump; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome