Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 3 Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 4 Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Malays J Med Sci, 2022 Dec;29(6):158-163.
PMID: 36818905 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2022.29.6.15

Abstract

Currently, coronary artery disease (CAD) has been identified as the leading cause of mortality in Malaysia and in other countries worldwide. Genetic predisposition and comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus, gender, lifestyle, and several other risk factors can contribute to the development of CAD. Pharmacological and surgical treatments play a vital role in improving the quality of life of patients with CAD. New surgical techniques and continuous interventions have been introduced to improve the treatment outcome. Recently, cardiothoracic teams from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have conducted a 2-day live workshop on off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery. In this brief communication, we share the highlights and clinical tips of the OPCAB surgery gained from the collaboration.

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