Subclavian artery revascularization for myocardial ischemia.
A 54-year-old woman had a secondary occlusion of the subclavian artery proximal to the internal mammary artery, which had been used for an anterior interventricular artery bypass, and was the source of recurrent angina. A left carotid-to-subclavian bypass was performed with success. This rare complication underscores the need for careful selection and surveillance of candidates for myocardial revascularization using the internal mammary artery.
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Service de Chirurgie Thoracique et Cardiovasculaire, Hôpital Sud, Amiens, France.
Jarry
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Piétri
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Piétri
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D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000601:surgery