Simultaneous coronary artery bypass grafting and carotid endarterectomy can be performed with low mortality rates.

Introduction: There is controversy over the best approach for patients with concomitant carotid and coronary artery disease. In this study, we report on our experience with simultaneous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in our clinic in the light of data in the literature.

Methods: Between January 1996 and January 2009, a total of 110 patients (86 males, 24 females; mean age 65.