Ghandakly EC, Iacona GM, Bakaeen FG. Coronary Artery Surgery: Past, Present, and Future.
Rambam Maimonides Med J 2024;
15:RMMJ.10515. [PMID:
38261345 PMCID:
PMC10807854 DOI:
10.5041/rmmj.10515]
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Abstract
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most commonly performed and studied major cardiac operation worldwide. An understanding of the evolution of CABG, including the early days of cardiac surgery, the first bypass operation, continuous improvements in techniques, and streamlining of the operation, is important to inform current trends and future innovations. This article will examine how CABG evolved (from techniques to conduits), describe current trends in the field, and explore what lies on the horizon for the future of CABG.
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