COMBINED CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY (CEA) AND CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING (CABG): IMPACT ON MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY

Abstract

The co-existence of significant carotid stenosis and coronary artery disease poses a serious management challenge. The options include either staged or combined carotid and coronary revascularization procedures. We report on four cases of combined carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) with excellent perioperative results.