Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Coronary Artery Revascularization
05:25

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Coronary Artery Revascularization

Published on: September 15, 2023

1.4K

Retrograde Extrusion of Coronary Thrombus During Urgent Aortocoronary Bypass Surgery: A Case Report

Glenio B Mizubuti1, Yuri Koumpan, G Andrew Hamilton

  • 1From the Departments of *Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine and †Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Queen's University & Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

A & a Case Reports
|March 3, 2017
PubMed

Insights

A rare thrombus near the coronary artery ostium was found during bypass surgery. Transesophageal echocardiography helped identify and remove this unusual source of emboli, preventing serious complications.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Imaging
  • Thrombosis Research

Background:

  • Acute myocardial infarction often necessitates urgent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
  • Multivessel disease is a common finding in patients undergoing CABG.
  • Complications during CABG can arise from unexpected sources.

More Related Videos

Evaluation of a Novel Laser-assisted Coronary Anastomotic Connector - the Trinity Clip - in a Porcine Off-pump Bypass Model12:00

Evaluation of a Novel Laser-assisted Coronary Anastomotic Connector - the Trinity Clip - in a Porcine Off-pump Bypass Model

Published on: November 24, 2014

15.9K
Direct Re-implantation of Left Coronary Artery into the Aorta in Adults with Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery ALCAPA13:10

Direct Re-implantation of Left Coronary Artery into the Aorta in Adults with Anomalous Origin of Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery ALCAPA

Published on: April 24, 2017

19.3K

Related Concept Videos

Coronary Artery Disease V: Interprofessional Care01:27

Coronary Artery Disease V: Interprofessional Care

Interprofessional care for coronary artery disease includes pharmacological therapy and revascularization procedures.Pharmacological therapy for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) aims to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve patient outcomes through various classes of medications:Antiplatelet Agents:Aspirin and Clopidogrel: These medications inhibit platelet aggregation, preventing blood clots, which is crucial for avoiding heart attacks and strokes. Doctors often prescribe these...
354
Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care01:28

Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care

IntroductionThe management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) aims to minimize myocardial damage, preserve myocardial function, and prevent complications.Initial ManagementInpatient management involves continuous cardiac monitoring, preferably in an ICU, focusing on blood pressure, serum sodium, potassium, and creatinine levels, and urine output. Ongoing pharmacologic management is crucial for stabilizing the patient.Supplemental Oxygen: Administer supplemental oxygen if oxygen saturation is...
358