The number of operations increased and except of classical revascularisation with cardiopulmo-nary bypass and ischaemic heart arrest several new methods were introduced. Less invasive approach, especially without cardiopulmonary bypass is used more frequently due to technical development in stabilizing systems. he use of arterial grafts became a standard. Due to the improvements in surgical technique and postoperative care the significance of traditional risk factors decreased. he early results improve in spite of older patients with more risk factors are operated on every year.

        Key words: Coronary artery disease - Surgical revascularisation