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[Coronary bypass after thrombolysis].

A Vacheron1, X Tabone

  • 1Clinique cardiologique de l'Hôpital Necker, Paris.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Coronary bypass surgery remains valuable after thrombolysis for specific indications, particularly when angioplasty fails or is unsuitable. Careful patient selection ensures improved long-term outcomes and manageable surgical risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology

Context:

  • Transluminal angioplasty has evolved, refining indications for coronary bypass surgery post-thrombolysis.
  • Emergency bypass may be required for left main occlusion, failed thrombolysis, or failed angioplasty with viable myocardium and persistent symptoms.
  • Intra-aortic counterpulsation can support patients with shock or left ventricular failure pre-operatively.

Purpose:

  • To delineate the specific indications for coronary bypass surgery in patients previously treated with thrombolysis.
  • To assess the operative risks and long-term outcomes associated with coronary bypass surgery in this patient cohort.
  • To compare emergency versus delayed coronary bypass strategies after thrombolysis and angioplasty.

Summary:

  • Coronary bypass surgery is indicated after thrombolysis for left main disease, failed angioplasty with viable myocardium, or persistent symptoms, carrying a 10% risk.
  • Delayed bypass for three-vessel disease, low ejection fraction, or non-angioplasty-amenable lesions has a lower risk (2.4%).
  • Long-term results validate the necessity and efficacy of coronary bypass surgery when indicated post-thrombolysis.

Impact:

  • Establishes clear guidelines for surgical intervention in complex post-thrombolysis cardiac scenarios.
  • Highlights the importance of patient selection for optimizing outcomes and minimizing risks in coronary bypass surgery.
  • Reinforces the enduring role of coronary bypass grafting in managing ischemic heart disease when less invasive methods are insufficient.

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