RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Jacobson, Anne T1 Advances in Cardiovascular Surgery Techniques JF MD Conference Express YR 2007 FD SAGE Publications VO 7 IS 7 SP 35 OP 35 DO 10.1177/155989770700700724 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/35.abstract AB Cardiovascular surgery is becoming less invasive, more focused, and safer, according to speakers who presented new approaches to several traditional surgical procedures. This article discusses hybrid revascularization for coronary artery disease, transapical aortic valve replacement, and atrial fibrillation ablation.