The hybrid procedure combines bypass surgery with coronary intervention.
The hybrid procedure is an approach to double- or triple-vessel coronary artery disease that combines coronary artery bypass surgery with catheter-based coronary intervention. While neither of these procedures are new, using them together is relatively novel and can have beneficial effects.
Bypass Surgery
The hybrid procedure begins with bypass surgery. This redirects blood flow by taking a vein or artery from another part of the body and grafting it to create a detour around blocked arteries. This procedure is used where the coronary arteries are partly or totally blocked.
Coronary Intervention
After the bypass surgery, an angioplasty is used to restore blood flow in the arteries that were not as badly blocked. This is done by introducing stents into the arteries, to keep the arteries open. This method of coronary intervention is used where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked by plaque.
Benefits
The hybrid procedure benefits patients by combining minimally invasive surgery with the use of stents. Performing both surgeries at the same time is more convenient and less stressful, and results in quicker recovery times and reduced hospital stays. This type of bypass surgery is also less invasive and is more likely to be successful in the long-term.
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