Researchers achieve the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Researchers achieve the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery. Image A fluoroscopy image (left) and graphic representation (right) depict a stent graft (yellow arrowhead) being deployed, creating a new path for blood flow from the aorta (black arrowhead) to the left main coronary artery (asterisk). Bruce et al.

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