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Emergent off-pump complete myocardial revascularization in dextrocardia
G Bonanomi1, D Kostov, M A Zenati
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|March 26, 2004
Summary
Dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis presents unique challenges for treating coronary artery disease. Off-pump myocardial revascularization offered a successful solution for a critically ill patient with acute myocardial infarction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Dextrocardia, a rare congenital condition, involves the heart's displacement to the right side of the chest.
- Situs inversus totalis is a condition where major visceral organs are mirrored.
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) can affect patients with dextrocardia, posing complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus totalis presented with acute myocardial infarction (MI).
- The patient experienced complications including congestive heart failure.
- Severe general condition precluded traditional surgical approaches.
Findings:
- Emergent off-pump complete myocardial revascularization (OPCAB) was successfully performed.
- The patient tolerated the complex procedure well, despite the mirror-image anatomy.
- The patient was discharged asymptomatic, indicating a positive outcome.
Implications:
- This case highlights the feasibility and benefits of OPCAB in dextrocardia patients with complex CAD.
- Mirror-image anatomy requires meticulous surgical planning and execution.
- OPCAB may be a valuable option for critically ill patients with dextrocardia and acute coronary syndromes.