Optimal Timing of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair After Coronary Artery Revascularization

Abstract

Elective AAA repair should be undertaken simultaneously or within 2 weeks of coronary artery revascularization because of an increased risk of postoperative AAA rupture seen after this time period. In addition, simultaneous or early postoperative AAA repair does not increase the overall operative risk.