Postperfusion coronary stenosis.
A patient is described who had left main coronary artery stenosis four months after aortic valve replacement. He was seen with unstable angina, and subsequent catheterization revealed stenosis of a previously normal left main coronary artery. The diagnosis, treatment, and means of prevention are discussed.
Tyner
J J
JJ
Department of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Hunter
J A
JA
Najafi
H
H
D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D002314:Cardioplegic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010477:Perfusion / Q000009:adverse effects*
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