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Myocardial Revascularization Surgery: JACC Historical Breakthroughs in Perspective.

Michael J Mack¹, John J Squiers¹, Bruce W Lytle¹

¹Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

|July 23, 2021

Summary

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) revolutionized heart treatment in the 1960s. This historical perspective reviews CABG

Keywords:

coronary artery bypass grafting coronary artery disease surgical coronary revascularization

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Cardiovascular Surgery
Medical History

Background:

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) emerged in the 1960s as a pioneering direct coronary artery revascularization technique.
It quickly became a leading surgical procedure globally, with over 20 million operations performed to date.

Observation:

CABG remains the most frequent cardiac surgical procedure and has been extensively researched.
Landmark clinical trials have rigorously evaluated CABG techniques, bypass conduits, and patient selection, influencing ongoing debates and research.

Findings:

The historical development of CABG is intrinsically linked to the parallel advancement of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
This perspective offers a comprehensive overview of coronary revascularization, emphasizing CABG's foundations, evolution, evidence, and future trajectory.

Implications:

Understanding CABG's history provides crucial context for current cardiovascular surgical practices.
The ongoing evaluation of CABG and its comparison with PCI continue to shape the future of coronary revascularization strategies.