Total arterial myocardial revascularization

Abstract

The review presents the current concept oftotal arterial myocardial revascularization, main studies focusing on it, recent guidelines and commonly used techniques, which let speak about high efficacy this kind procedure. However, in medical society there is a certain part of disbelief with respect to performance of coronary artery bypass grafting using only arterial conduits, and even in justifiable cases when the choice is obvious, the percentage of mentioned operations is still low. It can be explained by both technically much more difficult manipulations and particular risk factors, which contribute discreet approach in the wide use of total arterial myocardial revascularization.