title: Coronary revascularization: 2011.
abstract: Coronary revascularization is a proven method to alleviate the symptoms of ischemic heart disease and improve survival. There have been many improvements in surgical revascularization since its advent > 40 years ago and in balloon angioplasty since its first usage > 30 years ago. Patients will continue to benefit as these surgical techniques continue to undergo further improvements. This article is a testament to the many physicians, surgeons, scientists, industry leaders, and insurers who continue to reinvent how we provide cutting-edge procedures in the most cost-effective manner for our patients.
authors.affiliation: Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA. sbutman@aol.com
authors.forename: Samuel M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Butman
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods