Abstract:The presence of significant left main arterial stenosis has been considered a relative contraindication to OPCAB surgery. The development of newer techniques and an increasing understanding of the hemodynamic changes make the surgeons confident to perform OPCAB in patients with significant left main artery stenosis.
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