[Hybrid operation in combined pathology]

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Vascular Medicine
• Atherosclerosis Research

Background:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality.
• Cerebrovascular disease, often linked to atherosclerosis, poses significant stroke risk.
• Combined coronary and carotid artery disease presents complex management challenges.

Observation:

• The patient presented with symptomatic coronary artery disease.
• Concurrent atherosclerotic lesions were identified in the carotid arteries.
• A combined surgical strategy was deemed necessary for comprehensive treatment.

Findings:

• Successful surgical treatment of combined atherosclerotic lesions in the coronary and carotid arteries was achieved.
• The intervention addressed critical stenoses in both vascular beds.
• The patient tolerated the combined procedure well.

Implications:

• This case highlights the feasibility of combined surgical revascularization for patients with multivessel atherosclerotic disease.
• Integrated treatment strategies may improve outcomes for patients with concurrent coronary and cerebrovascular disease.
• Further research into optimizing surgical timing and techniques for combined lesions is warranted.