| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3025543 | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2009 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
In an attempt to advance the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, surgeons sought a way to offer the proven benefits of coronary revascularization and avoid the side effects of cardiopulmonary bypass by performing revascularization in the beating heart (off-pump coronary artery bypass). This review will describe the development and refinement of the technique, pitfalls to its widespread adoption, and an up-to-date assessment of current results.
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Authors
Steven J. Hoff,