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Angiographic visualization of a right gastroepiploic artery-left circumflex coronary artery graft
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|March 1, 1987
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This case report details a coronary artery bypass grafting procedure using a gastroepiploic artery graft. It describes a novel subselective angiography technique for the right gastroepiploic artery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Imaging
Background:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a critical intervention for ischemic heart disease.
- The gastroepiploic artery is an alternative conduit for CABG, offering potential benefits.
- Accurate assessment of graft patency and anatomy is essential for surgical success.
Abstract:
A 41-year-old man who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting using a gastroepiploic artery graft to the left circumflex coronary artery is reported. Subselective angiography of the right gastroepiploic artery using a steerable guidewire and coaxial catheter system is described.