Intractable LIMA spasm in the postoperative period treated by placement of 'bridging' stent.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Mammary Arteries
- Myocardial Infarction
- Stents