Diffuse spasm of a free gastroepiploic artery graft during percutaneous balloon angioplasty.
Percutaneous transluminal balloon dilation of an 8-month-old free graft of the gastroepiploic artery was followed by diffuse and profound graft spasm. Because free arterial grafts are more prone to spasm, suitable precautions, such as administration of calcium channel antagonists, should be taken before attempting any interventions on these vessels.
Cardiovascular Center, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
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Hara
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Kashida
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Tamura
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Saeki
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Ikari
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Suma
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001158:Arteries / Q000637:transplantation*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000379:methods; D011184:Postoperative Period