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Jennifer Higgins is a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of hybrid coronary revascularization. Her research centers on developing and refining minimally invasive surgical techniques that integrate coronary artery bypass grafting with percutaneous coronary intervention, offering patients a less traumatic alternative to traditional open-heart surgery. Her landmark 2008 study, "Simultaneous integrated coronary artery revascularization with long-term angiographic follow-up," which has garnered 119 citations, provided the first robust evidence that this combined approach could achieve excellent graft patency and clinical outcomes over extended periods. This work established a new paradigm in treating multi-vessel coronary artery disease, demonstrating that a simultaneous, hybrid procedure could reduce recovery times while maintaining the durability of surgical revascularization. Higgins’ contributions have been instrumental in shifting clinical practice toward more patient-centered, tailored interventions, and her long-term angiographic data remain a cornerstone for surgeons and cardiologists evaluating hybrid strategies. Her research continues to influence guidelines and inspire next-generation studies on minimally invasive cardiac care.