What is Hybrid Coronary Revascularization?
Hybrid Coronary Revascularization is defined as the planned combination of LIMA-to-LAD artery grafting and PCI of more than one non-LAD coronary arteries. It is reasonable to use this procedure in patients with limitations to traditional CABG, such as heavily calcified proximal aorta or poor target vessels for CABG, lack of suitable graft conduits, or unfavorable LAD artery for PCI. Hybrid Coronary Revascularization may also be considered an alternative to multi-vessel PCI or CABG in an attempt to improve the overall risk-benefit ratio of the procedures.