Combined Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aorto-Bicarotid Bypass

Abstract

A 63-year-old man with severe coronary artery disease and occlusion of aortic arch branches presented with dizziness, syncope and unstable angina. He underwent a combined surgical procedure of aorto-bicarotid bypass and off-pump myocardial revascularization. The operation was successful and he had no complications during 11 months of follow-up.

Key words

Coronary artery bypass - off-pump - bicarotid bypass

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