No-touch ’ heart bypass surgery reduces strokes

Four surgical methods of coronary artery bypass grafting with increasing degrees of aortic manipulation. Percentages pictured represent the relative decrease in risk of perioperative stroke using anOPCABG compared to the other techniques. [Image from the researchers]]A recent study from the University of Sydney and Sydney Heart and Lung Surgeons has shown that a new “no-touch” beating heart bypass surgery technique has reduced post-operative stroke by 78%. The procedure, known as an OPCABG, also reduced post-operative mortality by 50% compared to traditional coronary artery bypass grafting. It reduced renal failure by 53%, bleeding complications by 48% and atrial fibrillation by 34%. Intensive care unit stay was also reduced by 13.3 hours. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is performed for ischemic heart disease, which is when fat and calcium build up in the arteries and causes reduced blood flow to the heart because of narrowing arteries. Get the full story on our sister site, Medical Design & Outsourcing.  The post No-touch’ heart bypass surgery reduces strokes appeared first on MassDevice.
Source: Mass Device - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Cardiovascular CABG MedTech Sydney Heart and Lung Surgeons University of Sydney Source Type: news