| Literature DB >> 27215852 |
Roberto Scarsini1, Carlo Zivelonghi2, Gabriele Pesarini2, Corrado Vassanelli2, Flavio L Ribichini2.
Abstract
Repeat myocardial revascularization procedures are markedly different from de novo interventions, with increased procedural risk and technical-demanding complexity. However the number of patients previously treated with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) that need a repeat revascularization due to graft failure is increasing consistently. Late graft failure, usually caused by saphenous vein grafts (SVG) attrition, is certainly not uncommon. However PCI on degenerated SVG presents higher complication rate and worse clinical outcome compared with native arteries interventions. In acute graft failure setting, PCI represents a valuable option to treat postoperative myocardial infarction.Entities:
Keywords: Coronary artery bypass graft; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Repeat myocardial revascularization; Saphenous vein graft
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27215852 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2016.04.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiovasc Revasc Med ISSN: 1878-0938