[Off-pump coronary artery bypass].

Unlabelled: Development of beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery was possible since introduction of heart stabilizing instruments in mid-90's.

The Aim Of This Review: To summarize available evidence of benefits of beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery in comparison with use of cardiopulmonary bypass during surgery. Methods of heart stabilization during operation without cardiopulmonary bypass allow to performing complete revascularization with lower degree of myocardial damage.