Intractable LIMA spasm in the postoperative period treated by placement of 'bridging' stent.

Pratt, George F; Erickson, Matthew; Provenzano, Sylvio; Mews, Geoff; Edwards, Mark · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A woman with critical left main stenosis suffered intractable left internal mammary artery spasm post-coronary artery bypass grafting. This was managed with a left main stent and the patient stabilized. A 3-month follow-up angiogram showed a patent graft and a blocked stent.

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