Myocardial revascularization combined with valvular surgery were performed on 8 patients between 1986 and 1990. There were 4 males and 4 females (mean age=60.6 years). Mitral valve replacement was performed in 3 patients, aortic valve replacement in 2, and double valve replacement in 3. There were no operation death, but one late death was seen. No angina attack was evident and NYHA functional class was improved in all patients in survivers. Coronary angiography should be performed in all adult patients who have valvular disease and those with significant artery disease should undergo bypass grafting concomitant with valvular surgery.
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