False Positive Transit Time Flowmetry Graft Failure in Multivessel Coronary Spasm following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Joint Authors
Krasopoulos, George
Kassimis, George
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intraoperative Transit Time Flowmetry is currently recommended to assess graft patency during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), especially in presence of haemodynamic instability or inability to wean the patient from cardiopulmonary bypass, new regional wall motion abnormalities, or significant ventricular arrhythmias.
The VeriQ™ system is one of the currently available systems, which detects imperfections that may be corrected by graft revision.
In this case report, multivessel coronary spasm (CS) post-CABG interferes with these intraoperative parameters misleading initially into false results.
Cardiac surgeons should bear in mind the limit of VeriQ in distinguishing between graft failure and CS.
Angiography may be considered in patients with decreased graft flow despite revision of anastomosis and vasodilatory treatment for the definitive diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kassimis, George& Krasopoulos, George. 2017. False Positive Transit Time Flowmetry Graft Failure in Multivessel Coronary Spasm following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143996
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kassimis, George& Krasopoulos, George. False Positive Transit Time Flowmetry Graft Failure in Multivessel Coronary Spasm following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143996
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kassimis, George& Krasopoulos, George. False Positive Transit Time Flowmetry Graft Failure in Multivessel Coronary Spasm following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143996
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143996