Rescue percutaneous coronary intervention immediately following coronary artery bypass grafting.

Piana, R N; Adams, M R; Orford, J L; Popma, J J; Adams, D H; Goldhaber, S Z · Chest · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Perioperative graft failure after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) can result in acute myocardial infarction with dire clinical consequences. We report a case of rescue percutaneous coronary intervention immediately after unsuccessful CABG. This approach salvaged the patient from cardiogenic shock and should be recognized as a viable alternative to immediate reoperation for certain patients.

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