Segmental diastolic compression of venous and arterial conduits post coronary artery bypass surgery.
| Title | Segmental diastolic compression of venous and arterial conduits post coronary artery bypass surgery. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Hadjimiltiades, S., Efthimiades G., & Spanos P. |
| Journal | J Invasive Cardiol |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | E150-2 |
| Date Published | 2010 Aug |
| ISSN | 1557-2501 |
| Keywords | Coronary Angiography, Coronary Artery Bypass, Coronary Vessels, Diastole, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pericardiectomy, Pericarditis, Constrictive, Postoperative Complications, Reoperation, Veins |
| Abstract | In a case of constrictive pericarditis post coronary artery bypass surgery we describe the diastolic compression of venous and arterial conduits and the timing of compression, as demonstrated during angiography, before and after pericardiectomy. In conclusion, angiographic demonstration of conduit compression is only suggestive of constriction, and consideration of the timing of compression during diastole should be a more specific sign. |
| Alternate Journal | J Invasive Cardiol |
| PubMed ID | 20679681 |
