Off-Pump to On-Pump Emergency Conversion: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Impact on Short- and Long-Term Results.

Background And Aim Of The Study: Emergency conversion to on-pump during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) increases morbidity and mortality. We analyze its risk factors and impact on short- and long-term outcomes.

Methods: All patients undergoing isolated CABG between 2006 and 2012 were included.