Segmental diastolic compression of venous and arterial conduits post coronary artery bypass surgery.
In a case of constrictive pericarditis post coronary artery bypass surgery we describe the diastolic compression of venous and arterial conduits and the timing of compression, as demonstrated during angiography, before and after pericardiectomy. In conclusion, angiographic demonstration of conduit compression is only suggestive of constriction, and consideration of the timing of compression during diastole should be a more specific sign.
Hadjimiltiades
Stavros
S
Cardiology Clinic, AHEPA University Hospital, Stilponos Kyriakide 1, Thessaloniki, Greece. stavros@mail.otenet.gr
Efthimiades
George
G
Spanos
Panagiotis
P
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000502:physiology; D003971:Diastole / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010492:Pericardiectomy; D010494:Pericarditis, Constrictive / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012086:Reoperation; D014680:Veins / Q000502:physiology