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    Aortic valve decalcification and bypass surgery successfully treated severe aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease in an elderly patient. This approach offers excellent outcomes for selected individuals with complex cardiac conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Interventional Cardiology

    Background:

    • Severe aortic stenosis and triple-vessel coronary artery disease present complex therapeutic challenges, particularly in elderly patients.
    • A small and calcified aortic root can preclude standard aortic valve replacement procedures.

    Observation:

    • A 75-year-old female patient presented with angina at rest due to severe aortic stenosis and triple-vessel coronary artery disease.
    • Her aortic root was noted to be small and heavily calcified, complicating surgical options.

    Findings:

    • The patient underwent aortic valve decalcification combined with quadruple aorto-coronary bypass grafting.
    • Postoperative clinical and hemodynamic assessments revealed excellent outcomes.

    Implications:

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    • This combined surgical strategy may be a viable option for carefully selected patients with severe aortic stenosis and concomitant coronary artery disease when standard valve replacement is not feasible.
    • Further research and case studies are warranted to establish the long-term efficacy and safety of this approach in similar patient profiles.