Number and Type of Advanced Surgical Techniques/Interventions for Cardiac Revascularization
(restoration of blood flow to the heart muscle)

Strong Memorial Hospital offers newer techniques for coronary artery bypass procedures when appropriate, including off-pump bypass and minimally invasive procedures.

In the past decade, improvements in techniques, practices, and processes for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have been abundant. The widespread use of more sophisticated surgical techniques and medical follow-up means patients today are likely to have better outcomes from CABG than in the past (Circulation, August 31, 2004: 110(9); 1168-1176).