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Severe myocardial dysfunction and coronary revascularization

C Elvio1, M Luigi, F Ludovico

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, University Medical School, Federico II, Naples, Italy.

Japanese Circulation Journal
|December 5, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) can benefit patients with severe myocardial dysfunction and low ejection fraction (EF). Viable myocardium identified through imaging suggests CABG can improve heart function and offer an alternative to heart transplantation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Severe myocardial dysfunction with low ejection fraction (EF) was traditionally a contraindication for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
  • Emerging evidence from myocardial scintigraphy and echo-stress tests indicated potential for recovery of contractile function in dysfunctional areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of expanding CABG indications to patients with severely depressed left ventricular function.
  • To assess the functional recovery of viable myocardium in patients undergoing CABG despite low EF.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 352 CABG patients between January 1993 and June 1995.
  • Inclusion of 85 patients with resting EF < 0.35 (27 with EF < 0.25) who underwent CABG.

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  • Assessment of myocardial viability using scintigraphy and dobutamine-echocardiography.

    • Main Results:

    • All patients demonstrated viable myocardium dependent on significant coronary lesions.
    • Mean ejection fraction improved significantly at 6-month follow-up in most patients.
    • Scintigraphy and echocardiography confirmed improved function in previously akinetic/hypokinetic areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Expanded indications for CABG are feasible in selected patients with severe myocardial dysfunction and low EF.
    • CABG offers a viable therapeutic option, improving cardiac function and potentially avoiding the need for heart transplantation.
    • Myocardial viability assessment is crucial for identifying suitable candidates for revascularization.