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Title: Combined percutaneous coronary intervention and valve surgery. Author: Greelish JP, Ailiwadi M, Balaguer JM, Ahmad RM, Zhao DX, Petracek MR, Byrne JG. Journal: Curr Opin Cardiol; 2006 Mar; 21(2):113-7. PubMed ID: 16470146. Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews unique advantages emerging in valvular heart disease as the technology of invasive cardiology and cardiac surgery begin to merge. RECENT FINDINGS: Minimally invasive valve surgery is increasing in popularity and has helped to reduce morbidity. In addition, preoperative or intraoperative treatment of coronary artery disease by a percutaneous approach has simplified operations and allowed more liberal use of non-traditional incisions. SUMMARY: Percutaneous intervention with drug-eluting stents has provided early evidence for decreased restenosis and improved long-term patency rates. At the same time, cardiac surgery has moved toward less invasive approaches performed in new imaging arenas known as 'hybrid' operating rooms. Combining these technological advances is providing unique solutions to valvular heart disease also requiring revascularization, and will likely become the next horizon for strategies in cardiovascular medicine.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]