Coronary revascularization: 2011

Postgrad Med. 2011 Mar;123(2):95-103. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2011.03.2267.

Abstract

Coronary revascularization is a proven method to alleviate the symptoms of ischemic heart disease and improve survival. There have been many improvements in surgical revascularization since its advent > 40 years ago and in balloon angioplasty since its first usage > 30 years ago. Patients will continue to benefit as these surgical techniques continue to undergo further improvements. This article is a testament to the many physicians, surgeons, scientists, industry leaders, and insurers who continue to reinvent how we provide cutting-edge procedures in the most cost-effective manner for our patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / trends
  • Coronary Disease / surgery
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Revascularization* / methods
  • Myocardial Revascularization* / trends
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Robotics / methods