Cardiopexy Versus Endarterectomy in the Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease

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Abstract
Rationale, surgical techniques and results of cardiopexy and coronary endarterectomy for revascularization of the ischemic myocardium are compared. The former procedure seems to be a simple, safe procedure for coronary heart disease and results are most gratifying. There is a low late mortality rate as contrasted with the left expectancy of patients treated medically only. Coronary endarterectomy is a more difficult operation and carries a significantly higher operative risk.