Rescue left main angioplasty on first post-operative day of coronary artery bypass graft surgery ischemia

J Invasive Cardiol. 1999 Nov;11(11):688-90.

Abstract

Percutaneous revascularization has been used for the treatment of post-coronary bypass graft ischemia. This report illustrates the use of emergency left main coronary artery stenting in protected left main on the first post-operative day for management of perioperative coronary artery bypass graft surgery ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Angina Pectoris / surgery
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Coronary Restenosis / etiology
  • Coronary Restenosis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Reoperation
  • Stents