260 * current evidence of coronary artery bypass grafting off-pump versus on-pump: a systematic review with meta-analysis of more than 16,500 patients investigated in 66 randomised controlled trials

Conclusion: The present systematic review emphasises that both strategies, off-pump and on-pump, are suitable alternatives for CABG. The choice for either procedure should be individualised for each single patient with regard to comorbidities, life expectancy, and the surgeon's experience.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Deppe, A. C., Choi, Y., Arbash, W., Kuhn, E. W., Scherner, M., Slottosch, I., Rahmanian, P., Liakopoulos, O. J., Wahlers, T. Tags: Developments in coronary artery bypass graft Source Type: research