Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: The Past, Present, and Future of Myocardial Revascularisation

2014; Hindawi Publishing Corporation; Volume: 2014; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1155/2014/726158

2356-7759

Michael D. Diodato, Edgar Chedrawy,

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

The development of the heart-lung machine ushered in the era of modern cardiac surgery. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) remains the most common operation performed by cardiac surgeons today. From its infancy in the 1950s till today, CABG has undergone many developments both technically and clinically. Improvements in intraoperative technique and perioperative care have led to CABG being offered to a more broad patient profile with less complications and adverse events. Our review outlines the rich history and promising future of myocardial revascularization.