[Arterial revascularization of the heart and intraoperative balloon angioplasty]

Authors report a combined method currently introduced in their practice in surgical treatment of ischemic heart disease. Besides the solely arterial revascularisation of the heart, successful intraoperative balloon dilatation of the recipient LAD stenosis was carried out. Main steps of the method's history, indication and the required tools are described. Through a case report on the ground of experiences reported in the literature they stand for and the use of the method.