CABG IN CALCIFIED AORTA UNDER CIRCULATORY ARREST

Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with calcified aorta prese nts a formidable problem in terms of cannulation and proximal anastomo sis with its attending risks of cerebral and peripheral embolism. Coro nary artery bypass grafting without cross-clamping and proximal anasto mosis to the aorta at a soft spot under circulatory arrest may be a si mple and safe alternative to a difficult clinical problem.