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[MIDCAB in the patient with ischemic heart disease and chronic renal failure]

C Shiiku1, H Harada, T Ito

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kushiro Prefectural Hospital, Kushiro, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|January 19, 2002
PubMed

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Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery is effective for patients with chronic renal failure and angina. This approach allows for early resumption of hemodialysis, aiding in postoperative fluid and electrolyte management.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) often have coronary artery disease (CAD), presenting complex surgical challenges.
  • Managing fluid and electrolyte balance post-cardiac surgery is critical for patients with impaired renal function.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old male patient with angina and CRF underwent a double-vessel Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB) procedure.
  • The surgical procedure involved Left Internal Thoracic Artery to Left Anterior Descending artery (LITA-LAD) and Gastroepiploic Artery-Saphenous Vein Graft to Right Coronary Artery (GEA-SVG-RCA) anastomoses.

Findings:

  • The postoperative course was uneventful, with no immediate complications.
  • Postoperative angiography confirmed the patency of both the LITA-LAD and GEA-SVG-RCA grafts, indicating successful revascularization.

Implications:

  • MIDCAB surgery appears to be a viable and effective option for patients with angina and CRF.
  • The ability to resume hemodialysis early post-MIDCAB facilitates crucial water and electrolyte balance management in this vulnerable patient population.

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