**8. Summary**

Coronary artery bypass grafting remains one of the most frequently performed major operations worldwide. Even in the burgeoning era of percutaneous approaches to coronary heart disease, the indications for CABG continue to be based on relief of angina, prevention of myocardial damage from ischemic complications, and prolonged expected survival in select patients. In order to provide the best results for CABG patients, the surgeon's chief focus should be on improved long-term outcomes. Based on the information available, the best long-term outcomes of CABG are achieved when incorporating a strategy of grafting with arterial conduits.
