[Appropriateness of simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary revascularization].

Background: The presence of significant carotid artery disease in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting has been reported to be as high as 17%. The optimal management of patients with significant coronary and carotid artery disease remains controversial. In this study, we analyze our recent experience with patients who underwent synchronous carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and coronary artery bypass grafting.