Effect of coronary artery revascularization on left and right ventricular ejection fractions during rest and exercise.
We have reported a case of a 55-year-old man who had improvement of both left and right ventricular ejection fractions during rest and exercise after coronary revascularization. Ventricular performance was assessed using radionuclide angiography. Although coronary artery bypass grafting has previously been shown to improve left ventricular function, we believe this is the first report of improved right ventricular function after coronary revascularization.
Phillips
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Department of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington 40536-0084.
Smith
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Friedman
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Earle
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D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013318:Stroke Volume