CABG in calcified aorta under circulatory arrest.
Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with calcified aorta presents a formidable problem in terms of cannulation and proximal anastomosis with its attending risks of cerebral and peripheral embolism. Coronary artery bypass grafting without cross-clamping and proximal anastomosis to the aorta at a soft spot under circulatory arrest may be a simple and safe alternative to a difficult clinical problem.
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St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, OR 97225, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans