What is involved in state of the art coronary artery bypass surgery? Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Director of the Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Center talks about the long history of bypass surgery at Cleveland Clinic and goals for CABG surgery such as our multi-arterial strategy [including the thoracic artery, bilateral thoracic artery and use of other arteries] and the importance of surgical technique and patient selection for best outcomes. Dr. Bakaeen provides study data regarding off pump CABG and considerations to enhance quality and safety outcomes for patients undergoing CABG surgery, including high risk bypass surgery.
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