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Catheterization of coronary artery bypass graft from the descending aorta
S D Bilazarian1, R J Shemin, R M Mills
1Evans Memorial Department of Clinical Research, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|October 1, 1990
Insights
Reoperation for coronary artery disease often requires diverse grafts. This study details a catheter technique for visualizing saphenous vein grafts supplying the posterior coronary circulation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Imaging
Background:
- Coronary artery disease reoperations are increasing.
- Diverse graft types are employed in these procedures.
- Effective visualization of grafts is crucial for patient management.
Abstract:
The increasing frequency of reoperation for coronary artery disease has led to the use of a variety of grafts. This report describes the catheter technique for selective opacification of a saphenous vein graft from the descending thoracic aorta to the posterior coronary circulation.