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ReviewKardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery2025

Current trends in hybrid coronary revascularization.

Magdalena Synak, Mateusz Hulbój, Witold Gerber, Paweł Kaźimierczak, Piotr P Buszman, Krzysztof Sanetra

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Review in Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Magdalena SynakDepartment of Cardiology, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Krakow, Poland.
Mateusz HulbójDepartment of Cardiology, Academy of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Witold GerberDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, American Heart of Poland, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.
Paweł KaźimierczakAmerican Heart of Poland, Katowice, Poland.
Piotr P BuszmanDepartment of Cardiology, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Krakow, Poland.
Krzysztof SanetraDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, American Heart of Poland, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) is a combined approach for multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD), integrating surgical grafting of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to the left anterior descending artery (LAD) with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for non-LAD lesions. It aims to reduce invasiveness while maintaining effectiveness. Aim: To summarize current evidence on the safety, effectiveness, and clinical outcomes of HCR compared to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), PCI, and off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB). Methods: A review of current literature including clinical trials, meta-analyses, and observational studies was conducted. Focus was placed on procedural techniques, patient selection, and outcomes. Results: HCR is associated with shorter hospital stays, reduced bleeding, and faster recovery compared to CABG. Compared to PCI, it shows improved LAD patency and fewer repeat interventions. Outcomes are similar to OPCAB, with lower myocardial injury. Despite its benefits, HCR remains underused due to technical demands and limited availability of hybrid facilities. Conclusions: Further randomized trials are needed to confirm its long-term safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency.

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angioplastycoronary artery bypass graftinghybrid coronary revascularization

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PMID41340695
PMCPMC12670225

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