title: Effects of coronary grafting technique upon reperfusion cardiac rhythm, ventricular function, and other variables.
abstract: The effects of different techniques of aortocoronary bypass grafting on reperfusion cardiac rhythm and ventricular function have not been systematically evaluated for possible advantages or disadvantages. The placement of proximal anastomoses before cardiopulmonary bypass and sequential coronary grafting with reperfusion via both the grafts and the native circulation were prospectively compared to traditional grafting and reperfusion via native arteries. More than 40 biochemical, thermal, temporal, hemodynamic, and other variables, including arrhythmias and myocardial failure, were measured intraoperatively and postoperatively. Spontaneous resumption of a cardiac rhythm occurred more frequently with traditional grafting technique in association with a larger cardioplegia volume and a higher serum potassium. However, the disadvantage of the traditional technique was a higher incidence of cardiac failure postoperatively and greater use of isoproterenol after discontinuation of bypass. While cardiac rhythm resumed spontaneously more often with the traditional technique, the increased incidence of cardiac failure postoperatively has serious implications. Thus, placement of proximal anastomoses before cardiopulmonary bypass seems warranted.
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001831:Body Temperature; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004554:Electric Countershock; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D010477:Perfusion; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy