CABG: When, why, and how?
George Dimeling, Laurice Bakaeen, Jaikirshan Khatri, Faisal G. Bakaeen
Abstract
Coronary revascularization has matured as a field since coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was first developed over 50 years ago, with diagnostic and treatment methods having advanced dramatically. CABG remains the standard of care for obstructive coronary artery disease, particularly for patients with multivessel disease or diabetes. It is now recognized that not all CABG is created equal-operative strategy, including conduit choice for bypass grafts and target coronary selection, affects survival. A multidisciplinary approach including surgeons with a special interest in CABG is recommended to optimize treatment selection and outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBypass graftingCoronary artery diseaseRevascularizationCardiologyArteryInternal medicineGold standard (test)Diabetes mellitusMyocardial revascularizationSelection (genetic algorithm)Intensive care medicineMyocardial infarctionEndocrinologyArtificial intelligenceComputer scienceCoronary Interventions and DiagnosticsCardiac and Coronary Surgery TechniquesCardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments