Short-term and Long-term Outcomes of Combined Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Pre-TAVI Era: Insights into Contemporary Treatment Selection for Aortic Stenosis with Coronary Artery Disease

The outcomes of SAVR+CABG in the pre-TAVI era demonstrate the efficacy and durability of surgical approaches, with favorable long-term survival even in elderly intermediate risk patients. These findings highlight the continued significance of surgical intervention, particularly for patients requiring treatment for both AS and CAD, and provide a benchmark for assessing current treatment strategies in the TAVI era.