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[Off-pump myocardial revascularization (OPCAB) in patients with post-infarction unstabile angina, low ejection
Unlabelled:
The purpose of this study is to present our experience in off-pump myocardial revascularization in patients with post-infarction unstable angina, left ventricular low ejection fraction and renal dysfunction.
Material And Methods:
From January 1998. until march 2002, at the Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases in Clinical Centre of Serbia, we have operated 20 patients with post infarction unstable angina, echocardiographicaly proved low ejection fraction (less than 30%) and renal dysfunction (Serum Creatinin 150 micrograms per liter) using this method. All patients were male and they were between 52 and 79 years old. Preoperative characteristics, surgical treatment and postoperative course are presented.
Results:
There was no hospital mortality, as well as important morbidity. There was no worsening of the renal and myocardial function. Postoperative ICU stay was from 1 to 2 days. Postoperative hospital stay was between 3 and 7 days.
Conclusion:
Off-pump myocardial revascularization is safe and effective procedure in all patients with left ventricular low ejection fraction and renal dysfunction.
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