Combining PCI and CABG: the role of hybrid revascularization

Curr Cardiol Rep. 2013 Apr;15(4):351. doi: 10.1007/s11886-013-0351-9.

Abstract

Hybrid coronary revascularization combines the benefits of both percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the treatment of multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) by combining the benefits of the LIMA-to-LAD graft and drug eluting stent (DES) to non-LAD regions. Through this approach, a patient receives the long-term benefit of the LIMA graft and avoids the morbidity of a full sternotomy and saphenous vein grafts. Available data related to outcomes following hybrid revascularization is limited to small studies. In this review we seek to provide an overview of hybrid revascularization in the era of modern drug eluting stent technology, discuss appropriate patient selection, and comment on future trial design. Additionally, we review the recent literature pertaining to the hybrid approach.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / instrumentation
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods*