Offpumpsydänki
Offpumpsydänki, also known as off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB), is a surgical technique used to treat coronary artery disease without the use of a heart-lung machine. Unlike traditional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which requires cardiopulmonary bypass to temporarily take over the heart’s function, off-pump surgery allows the surgeon to operate directly on the beating heart.
The procedure is performed while the heart continues to beat, supported by specialized stabilization devices that
Indications for off-pump coronary artery bypass include severe coronary artery disease, multi-vessel disease, or cases where
Potential benefits of off-pump surgery include reduced exposure to blood transfusions, lower rates of cognitive impairment,
Studies have shown mixed results regarding the long-term outcomes of off-pump versus on-pump CABG, with some