Adequate global myocardial perfusion provided by a left internal mammary artery. A case report.
We report a 57-year-old patient who developed a significant stenosis in a proximal anastomosis after CABG. Reconstruction was carried out with the left internal mammary artery which provided the global myocardial perfusion with an excellent longterm functional result.
Wellens
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, O.L., Vrouw Ziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Vanermen
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Lesceu
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D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged