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Gaudino M, Glieca F, Luciani N, Pragliola C, Tsiopoulos V, Bruno P, Farina P, Bonalumi G, Pavone N, Nesta M, Cammertoni F, Munjal M, Di Franco A, Massetti M. Systematic bilateral internal mammary artery grafting: lessons learned from the CATHolic University EXtensive BIMA Grafting Study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2018; 54:702-707. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezy148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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- Mario Gaudino
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Góngora E, Sundt TM. Role of surgical revascularization in diabetic patients with coronary artery disease. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 3:249-60. [PMID: 15853599 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.3.2.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Diabetes is a well-known risk factor for morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease. Currently, diabetics represent approximately a quarter of patients requiring coronary revascularization in the USA. The purpose of this article is to review and analyze the available data in surgical revascularization of diabetic patients with coronary artery disease. The review will also examine new developments in myocardial revascularization and assess their probable impact on the long-term outcome of diabetic patients.
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- Enrique Góngora
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Watanabe G, Yamaguchi S, Takagi T, Tomita S, Tuan PM. Potent vasodilatory effect of fasudil on radial artery graft in coronary artery bypass operations. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 97:845-50. [PMID: 24286636 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.10.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2013] [Revised: 10/03/2013] [Accepted: 10/07/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The radial artery (RA) is a useful conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) but is susceptible to vasospasm during harvesting. We evaluated the usefulness of fasudil, a Rho kinase inhibitor, in dilating the RA graft and increasing graft free flow (GFF) compared with the conventional graft-dilating agents papaverine and verapamil-nitroglycerin (VG). METHODS Between June 2012 and January 2013, 45 patients with ischemic heart disease who underwent isolated CABG using the RA were enrolled and randomly assigned to fasudil (n = 15), papaverine (n = 15), or VG (n = 15). Fasudil (2.67 mmol/L), papaverine (1.0 mmol/L) mixed with heparinized blood, or VG (30 μmol/L each of verapamil and nitroglycerin) was injected intraluminally into the RA graft after harvesting. Main outcome measures were RA GFF, hemodynamic changes, and histopathologic examination of the RA. RESULTS In the fasudil group, GFF increased significantly (p < 0.001) from 36.8 ± 20.4 at baseline to 148.0 ± 88.3 mL/min after injection. GFF increased significantly (p < 0.001) from 36.0 ± 19.0 to 72.3 ± 36.7 mL/min in the papaverine group and increased significantly (p < 0.001) from 39.5 ± 23.3 to 64.3 ± 29.9 mL/min in the VG group. The GFF was significantly higher (p = 0.001) in fasudil-treated RA than in papaverine- or VG-treated RA. Histopathologically, RA graft diameter was markedly increased after fasudil injection, and the structure of the multiple elastic lamellae was intact. Blood pressure did not change significantly after drug injection in all groups. CONCLUSIONS Fasudil exhibited a very potent vasodilatory effect on the RA compared with conventional papaverine or VG, resulting in increased GFF. This agent is useful for dilating RA grafts in CABG.
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- Go Watanabe
- Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan.
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- Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of General and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa, Japan
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Barner HB. Conduits for coronary bypass: strategies. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2013; 46:319-27. [PMID: 24175266 PMCID: PMC3810553 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.5.319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2013] [Revised: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Strategic planning is integral to any operation but complexity varies immensely and therefore the effort necessary to create the optimal plan. The previous three reports have discussed individual conduits and herein is an attempt to present approaches to common situations which the author favors. Although much has been learned over 45 years about use and subsequent behavior of venous and arterial grafts we continue to learn and, as a result, evolve new strategies or modify those now popular. Thus the reader must recognize that in spite of trying to be balanced and inclusive all surgeons have personal opinions and also prejudices which influence the approach taken and which may not be the optimal one for others or for the patient.
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- Hendrick B Barner
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Hospital, USA
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Barner HB. Conduits for Coronary Bypass: Arteries Other Than the Internal Thoracic Artery's. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2013; 46:165-77. [PMID: 23772403 PMCID: PMC3680601 DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.3.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Revised: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 05/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This is the third in a series on coronary artery bypass which reviews three alternative arterial conduits. The radial artery has become the most widely used of the three and accumulating experience demonstrates better patency at 10 years versus saphenous vein. Drawbacks are a long incision on the forearm, the propensity for spasm and persistent sensory disturbance in about 10%. The first is answered by endoscopic harvest which may yield a shorter conduit but reduces sensory nerve injury. Spasm is managed pharmacologically and by less harvest trauma. The gastroepiploic artery is used in situ and free and although the abdominal cavity is entered complications are minimal and patency compares favorably with the radial artery. Use of the inferior epigastric artery remains minimal and its similar length often requires composite use but limited patency data are supportive. Other arteries have had rare use and this is unlikely to change because the three presented here have significant advantages and acceptance.
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- Hendrick B Barner
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Hospital, USA
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Review of the benefits and techniques for anaortic coronary bypass surgery.
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- Donald E Ross
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia.
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Outcomes Associated With Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting: The Importance of Age. Ann Thorac Surg 2011; 92:1269-75; discussion 1275-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.05.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2011] [Revised: 05/15/2011] [Accepted: 05/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Reply to Dr Barner. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2011.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Is There an Indication for Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts? J Comput Assist Tomogr 2009; 33:317-27. [DOI: 10.1097/rct.0b013e3181807a5e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Koronare Bypassoperation. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR HERZ THORAX UND GEFASSCHIRURGIE 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s00398-009-0709-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Zacharias A, Schwann TA, Riordan CJ, Durham SJ, Shah AS, Habib RH. Late results of conventional versus all-arterial revascularization based on internal thoracic and radial artery grafting. Ann Thorac Surg 2009; 87:19-26.e2. [PMID: 19101262 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2008] [Revised: 09/16/2008] [Accepted: 09/19/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Use of one or more arterial grafts to revascularize two-vessel and three-vessel coronary artery disease has been shown to improve coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) survival. Yet, the presumed long-term survival benefits of all-arterial CABG have not been quantified. METHODS We compared propensity-adjusted 12-year survival in two contemporaneous multivessel primary CABG cohorts with all patients receiving 2 or more grafts: (1) all-arterial cohort (n = 612; 297 three-vessel disease [49%]); and (2) single internal thoracic artery (ITA) plus saphenous vein (SV) cohort (n = 4,131; 3,187 three-vessel disease [77%]). RESULTS Early (30-day) deaths were similar for the all-arterial and ITA/SV cohorts (8 [1.30%] versus 69 [1.67%]) whereas late mortality was substantially greater for the ITA/SV cohort (85 [13.9%] versus 1,216 [29.4%]; p < 0.0001). The risk-adjusted 12-year survival was significantly better for all-arterial (with a risk ratio [RR] = 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.48 to 0.75; p < 0.001), but this benefit was true only for three-vessel disease (RR = 0.58; 95% CI: 0.43 to 0.78; p < 0.001) and not for two-vessel disease (RR = 0.97; 95% CI: 0.66 to 1.43; p = 0.89). The all-arterial survival benefit was also true for varying risk subcohorts: no diabetes mellitus (RR = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.37 to 0.69), diabetes mellitus (RR = 0.77; 95% CI: 0.56 to 1.07), ejection fraction 40% or greater (RR = 0.60; 95% CI: 0.45 to 0.78), and ejection fraction less than 40% (RR = 0.62; 95% CI: 0.40 to 0.98). Lastly, the multivariate analysis indicated a strong long-term effect of completeness of revascularization, particularly for all-arterial patients, so that compared with patients with two grafts, survival was significantly better when three grafts (RR = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.33 to 0.87) or four grafts (RR = 0.40; 95% CI: 0.21 to 0.76) were completed. CONCLUSIONS All-arterial revascularization is associated with significantly better 12-year survival compared with the standard single ITA with saphenous vein CABG operation, in particular for triple-vessel disease patients. The completeness of revascularization of the underlying coronary disease is critical for maximizing the long-term benefits of arterial-only grafting.
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- Anoar Zacharias
- Yvonne Viens, SGM, Research Institute, Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio 43608, USA
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Yuan SM, Shinfeld A, Raanani E. Configurations and classifications of composite arterial grafts in coronary bypass surgery. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2008; 9:3-14. [PMID: 18268413 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0b013e3280110628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The aim of this review is to present the configurations and classifications of composite arterial grafts in coronary bypass surgery. Articles were collected by tracking references cited in the literature with regard to the configurations of composite arterial grafts in coronary bypass surgery. Figures of the configurations were drawn in accordance to the schematic drawings, angiograms, photographs, table contents or written captions of the literature. According to their structural nature, composite arterial grafts can be classified as: (i) alphabetical (Y, T, I, U, K, X and H) and (ii) complex grafts (TY, loop, pi and sling grafts). According to the conduits that form the composite graft, they can be classified as: (i) definite (all standard alphabetical grafts, classic pi and sling grafts); (ii) varying [internal mammary artery (IMA) loop, modified pi graft]; and (iii) indefinite conduit graft (TY graft). According to their application in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), they can be divided into complete arterial revascularization for: (i) triple vessel disease (T, Y, K, X, TY, pi and sling grafts); (ii) two vessel disease (U, right Y, and two-thirds right IMA T grafts); and (iii) single vessel disease, mainly the left anterior descending artery with or without the diagonal branch (H, I, IMA loop and left IMA T grafts). According to the CABG method, they can be classified as: (i) for conventional CABG (sling graft); (ii) for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (H graft); and (iii) for both conventional CABG and off-pump coronary artery bypass (T, Y, U, K, I, TY, IMA loop, and pi grafts). Standard Y and T grafts have been accepted as the common figurations of composite arterial grafts to maximum graft length for the bypass of triple vessel disease. Composite arterial grafts overcome the limited availability of arterial conduits for performing total arterial myocardial revascularization, allow a gain in conduit length, and minimize the ascending aorta manipulation.
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- Shi-Min Yuan
- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Role of radial artery in total arterial myocardial revascularization in coronary bypass surgery. Chin Med J (Engl) 2008. [DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200802010-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Gurbuz AT, Findik O, Cui H, Aytac A. Radial artery graft use and off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery outcome. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2007; 15:106-12. [PMID: 17387191 DOI: 10.1177/021849230701500206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Radial artery is commonly used as a conduit for surgical revascularization. There is scarce data on the effect of radial artery use on outcome following off-pump coronary artery bypass. We prospectively evaluated 591 patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass. Radial artery grafts were used in 398 of these patients (mean age, 67.6 +/- 10.4 years; mean follow-up, 37.7 +/- 13.4 months). Symptom recurrence (angina, congestive heart failure), adverse cardiac events (myocardial infarction, coronary re-intervention, sudden cardiac death), and overall mortality were recorded. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to evaluate predictors of endpoints. Patients with and without radial artery grafts were similar with respect to preoperative risk factors. Recurrent angina developed in 29 patients, congestive heart failure in 5, and myocardial infarction in 9. Coronary arteriography was performed in 27 patients, and 23 underwent re-intervention. Radial artery graft was an independent predictor of increased symptom recurrence and adverse cardiac events. Patients with radial artery grafts also had a tendency towards more angina recurrence, coronary re-intervention, and sudden cardiac death.
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- Ahmet T Gurbuz
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tucson Medical Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.
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Dikkers R, Willems TP, Tio RA, Anthonio RL, Zijlstra F, Oudkerk M. The benefit of 64-MDCT prior to invasive coronary angiography in symptomatic post-CABG patients. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2006; 23:369-77. [PMID: 17086363 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-006-9170-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2006] [Accepted: 09/19/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of 64-MDCT in symptomatic patients after CABG and to explore the advantages of the 64-MDCT results on the CAG procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS From December 2004 until August 2005, 34 post-CABG patients (29 men, mean age 63.5 +/- 8.5 years) with 69 coronary artery bypass grafts were scanned on a 64-MDCT (Somatom Sensation 64, Siemens AG, Forchheim, Germany) prior to CAG. Angiograms and 64-MDCT images were evaluated for the existence of occlusions or significant stenosis (>or=50% lumen reduction) in bypass grafts and native coronary arteries. RESULTS 64-MDCT had a sensitivity, a specificity, and a diagnostic accuracy of 100% for occlusion detection. For stenosis detection, sensitivity was 100%, specificity 98.7% and diagnostic accuracy 98.7%. For detecting significant stenosis in native coronary arteries, 64-MDCT had a sensitivity of 80.0%, specificity of 90.8%, and a diagnostic accuracy of 87.1%. Seventeen patients (50.0%) did not need invasive treatment, 14 patients (41.2%) underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and 3 patients (8.8%) underwent surgery. Treatment advice based on 64-MDCT was correct in 88.2% of patients and when 64-MDCT results would have been known 58.8% of diagnostic CAG procedures could have been prevented. CONCLUSION In conclusion, 64-MDCT has a high diagnostic accuracy in detecting bypass graft stenosis and occlusions, and 64-MDCT based treatment advice was correct in 88.2% of patients.
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- R Dikkers
- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, PO Box 30001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Choong CK, Martinez C, Barner HB, Ludbrook PA. Bland-White-Garland Syndrome in Pregnancy: Reoperation of ALCAPA With an Internal Thoracic Radial Artery “Y”-Graft. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 81:1512-4. [PMID: 16564312 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.04.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2005] [Revised: 04/09/2005] [Accepted: 04/18/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is rare and more so in the adult. Reimplantation of the left main coronary into the aorta is successful in early life, but it may be more difficult in the adult who had a previous repair. We report a successful reoperation of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in an adult patient using a left internal thoracic and radial artery "Y"-graft. Composite arterial grafting has become an established and straight forward technique in coronary surgery, and it is appropriate and recommended for congenital lesions in adults and at any age if necessary.
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- Cliff K Choong
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Bonacchi M, Prifti E, Maiani M, Frati G, Giunti G, Di Eusanio M, Di Eusanio G, Leacche M. Perioperative and clinical-angiographic late outcome of total arterial myocardial revascularization according to different composite original graft techniques. Heart Vessels 2006; 21:69-77. [PMID: 16550306 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-005-0856-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2005] [Accepted: 07/23/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Total arterial myocardial revascularization (TAMR) is advisable because of the excellent long-term patency of arterial conduits. We present early and midterm outcomes of five different surgical configurations for TAMR. Between January 1998 and May 2004, 112 patients (aged 56.5 +/- 4.5 years, 20% female) with three-vessel disease underwent TAMR. The internal mammary arteries (IMAs) were harvested in a sketelonized fashion. The surgical techniques for TAMR consisted in Y or T composite grafts (n = 88, 78%) constructed between the in situ right IMA (RIMA) and the free left IMA (LIMA) graft (n = 58) or the radial artery (n = 30) (RA) in three different configurations. The other techniques consisted in T- and inverted T-graft (n = 24, 22%) constructed between the RA conduit and the free LIMA graft in two different configurations. The mean follow-up time was 40 +/- 23 months. Postoperative angiographic control was performed in 76/111 (70%) patients. Overall, 472 arterial anastomoses (average 4.2 per patient) were performed. One (0.9%) patient, undergoing the inverted T-graft technique, died on postoperative day 2. Another patient (0.9%), undergoing the lambda-graft technique using both IMAs and RA, suffered a new myocardial infarction probably due to RA conduit vasospasm. One week after surgery, after the transthoracic echocardiographic Doppler with adenosine provocative test, the coronary flow reserve (CFR) at the LIMA and RIMA main stems were 2 +/- 0.4 and 2.4 +/- 0.3, respectively. At 12-month follow-up, after adenosine provocative test, the CFRs at the LIMA and RIMA stems were significantly higher than the values at 1 week after surgery within the same group; (LIMA)CFR (1 week) 2.4 +/- 0.3 (12 months) vs 2 +/- 04 (1 week), P = 0.002; (RIMA)CFR 2.58 +/- 0.4 vs 2.4 +/- 0.3, P = 0.001. The CFR at the RIMA main stem was higher in all measurements within the same group than in the LIMA main stem, but not significantly. In one patient undergoing the lambda-graft technique using both IMAs, the RIMA was found to have a string sign. Postoperative angiography in 50 patients showed that the patency rate for the LIMA was 100%, for the RIMA 97.3%, and for the RA 96.7%. Angiography at 3-year follow-up in 76 patients documented excellent patency rates of the LIMA (97.4%), RIMA (95%), and RA (87%). Survival at 7 years was 92.5%, event-free survival 89.3%, and freedom from angina 94%. Total arterial myocardial revascularization using different surgical configurations is safe and effective. The use of composite arterial grafts provides excellent clinical and angiographic results, with a low rate of angina recurrence and late cardiac events. These configurations allow for complete arterial revascularization.
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- Massimo Bonacchi
- Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione in Cardiochirurgia, University Hospital of Florence Careggi, Florence, Italy.
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Barner HB, Sundt TM, Choong CK. Valve replacement after T-grafting: "beating heart surgery". Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 81:756-7. [PMID: 16427902 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2004] [Revised: 11/19/2004] [Accepted: 11/22/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Patent internal thoracic and radial artery T-graft will adequately perfuse the heart during reoperation. Five of 1,023 patients with prior T-grafting had aortic (3) or mitral valve redo operations in which the heart was allowed to beat (after an initial dose of cardioplegia) during the operation without clamping the patent T-graft. Rapid resumption of cardiac function after one dose of cardioplegia and no intraoperative or postoperative evidence of myocardial infarction indicated adequacy of perfusion without apparent myocardial injury. This approach avoids injury to the T-graft from dissection and clamping, saves time, and simplifies the operation.
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- Hendrick B Barner
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
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Skubas N, Barner HB, Apostolidou I, Lappas DG. Phenylephrine to increase blood flow in the radial artery used as a coronary bypass conduit. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005; 130:687-92. [PMID: 16153914 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2005.02.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2004] [Revised: 01/26/2005] [Accepted: 02/06/2005] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The radial artery has more smooth muscle in its wall than the other arterial conduits and is known to be vasospastic. Because it is frequently necessary to use vasoconstrictors early after coronary bypass surgery we investigated the effects of phenylephrine on conduit flow in this setting. METHODS Thirty patients undergoing coronary artery bypass with all arterial conduits in which the radial artery was used as a T-graft were randomly assigned to receive intravenous infusions of normal saline (n = 10); nitroglycerin, 0.5 microg x kg x min (n = 11); or nicardipine, 0.5 microg x kg x min (n = 9), beginning early in the operation. After discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass and achievement of stable hemodynamics, control measurements were obtained, and this was followed by phenylephrine infusion to achieve a 20% increase in mean arterial pressure, after which the measurements were repeated. RESULTS Mean radial artery flow increased similarly in all groups: normal saline, 40% +/- 25%; nicardipine, 37% +/- 27%; nitroglycerin, 48% +/- 36% (P = .533). Comparable changes occurred in arterial pressure and systemic vascular resistance, whereas the cardiac index remained unchanged. CONCLUSION Radial artery blood flow increases when the mean arterial pressure is increased with phenylephrine. There was no evidence of a conduit vasoconstrictive effect, which could limit or reduce conduit flow. Vasoconstriction with phenylephrine is appropriate to provide adequate perfusion pressure for radial artery grafts.
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- Nikolaos Skubas
- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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Okon EB, Chung AWY, Rauniyar P, Padilla E, Tejerina T, McManus BM, Luo H, van Breemen C. Compromised arterial function in human type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetes 2005; 54:2415-23. [PMID: 16046309 DOI: 10.2337/diabetes.54.8.2415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Diabetes is associated with a perturbation of signaling pathways in vascular tissue, which causes vasomotor dysfunction such as hypertension and accelerated atherosclerosis. In the present study, the mechanisms of vasomotor dysfunction, Akt (Thr308 and Ser473) phosphorylation and expression of endothelial NO (nitric oxide) synthase, and inducible NO synthase were investigated in human diabetic internal mammary arteries. The phospho-Akt (Thr308) level in arteries from diabetic patients was reduced to about one-half of the level in nondiabetic patients, suggesting impaired insulin signaling in human diabetic vascular tissue. Augmented vasoconstriction was observed in diabetic arteries, due in part to deficiency of basal and stimulated NO production. This correlated with decreased endothelial NO synthase expression and activity in diabetic vessels. The sensitivity of diabetic vessels to the NO donor, sodium nitroprusside, was reduced as well, suggesting that NO breakdown and/or decreased sensitivity of smooth muscle to NO are also responsible for abnormal vasoconstriction. In addition, the abnormal vasoconstriction in diabetic vessels was not completely abolished in the presence of Nomega-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, revealing that NO-independent mechanisms also contribute to vasomotor dysfunction in diabetes. In conclusion, diabetes downregulates the Akt-signaling pathway and compromises human arterial function through a decrease in NO availability as well as through NO-independent mechanisms.
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- Elena B Okon
- James Hogg iCAPTURE Center, St. Paul's Hospital, Room 166, 1081 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1Y6.
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Lawton JS, Barner HB, Bailey MS, Guthrie TJ, Moazami N, Pasque MK, Moon MR, Damiano RJ. Radial artery grafts in women: utilization and results. Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 80:559-63. [PMID: 16039204 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.02.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2004] [Revised: 02/07/2005] [Accepted: 02/14/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite a known survival benefit with the use of the left internal mammary artery, it is used less frequently in women when compared with men. This study evaluated the hypotheses that the radial artery graft is used less frequently in women compared with men, that the radial artery is smaller in women compared with men, and that the use of the radial artery influences operative mortality and long-term survival in women. METHODS The use of a radial artery graft was evaluated in 2,633 patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass. Radial artery size and flow were compared in 207 patients who had intraoperative radial artery diameter and flow measurements. Propensity scoring was utilized to compare short- and long-term outcomes in a matched cohort of 588 women. RESULTS Of 862 women (33%) who had isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, only 301 (35%) received a radial artery graft versus 44% of men (786 of 1,771, p < 0.001). Radial artery size and flow were significantly less in women. Operative mortality was not different between women with a radial artery graft and women without; however, 5-year survival was significantly better in women with a radial artery graft than in those without. CONCLUSIONS Women received fewer radial artery grafts than men. Radial artery size and flow were significantly less in women than in men. Use of a radial artery graft did not influence operative mortality among women. However, 5-year survival among women who received a radial artery graft was significantly better than among women who did not.
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- Jennifer S Lawton
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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Kharabsheh S, Al-Halees Z. The radial artery as a coronary bypass conduit: dealing with hypereactivity. Ann Saudi Med 2005; 25:70-2. [PMID: 15822501 PMCID: PMC6150573 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2005.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background—
Little information exists regarding mid-term and long-term patency of radial artery grafts.
Methods and Results—
We performed restudy coronary angiography at 5.2±0.4 years after surgery on 50 asymptomatic patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery, using at least 1 radial artery graft, to determine both graft patency and presence of narrowing. We examined preoperative clinical or angiographic variables that might predict graft occlusion. Radial artery graft patency was 89%, with 91% of grafts free of narrowing. Preoperative New York Heart Association anginal class ≤2, target vessel proximal stenosis ≤70%, and small target vessel supply territory were predictive of graft occlusion.
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At 5 years after surgery, radial artery grafts have disease-free patency rates that are similar to other graft types.
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- James Cameron
- Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Rd, Chermside, Brisbane, Australia 4032.
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Allen RH, Szabo RM, Chen JL. Outcome assessment of hand function after radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass. J Hand Surg Am 2004; 29:628-37. [PMID: 15249087 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2004.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2004] [Accepted: 04/08/2004] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The radial artery has gained widespread acceptance as a conduit for coronary artery bypass. Advantages include minimal donor site discomfort, ease of handling, excellent early patency rates, and the possibility of freedom from late conduit atherosclerosis. Although most series describe minimal morbidity, a significant incidence of radial sensory neuropathy and isolated instances of hand claudication and ischemia have been reported. We performed an outcome study utilizing the Short Form-36, the Upper Limb-Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand, and a modified self-administered hand diagram to compare 288 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass utilizing the radial artery with a control group of 174 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass without the radial artery. The data were analyzed by the t test for continuous variables and the chi-square test for categorical variables, and subsequently a multivariate regression model was constructed. No patients developed hand claudication or ischemia. Although there was an incidence of radial sensory neuropathy of 9.9% associated with radial artery harvest, it was not significantly higher than the incidence in the control group (5.2%, p =.16). Intrinsic patient factors such as obesity, age, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease were the principal determinants of overall health and quality of life issues.
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- Robert H Allen
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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Maniar HS, Barner HB, Bailey MS, Prasad SM, Moon MR, Pasque MK, Lester ML, Gay WA, Damiano RJ. Radial artery patency: are aortocoronary conduits superior to composite grafting? Ann Thorac Surg 2003; 76:1498-503; discussion 1503-4. [PMID: 14602275 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00758-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The radial artery (RA) can be used as either an aortocoronary (RA-Ao) or composite graft (T graft). Optimum use for the RA has yet to be established. We compared RA patency with these two techniques. METHODS Between October 1993 and June 2001, 1505 patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting using the RA as either a composite (n = 1022) or RA-Ao graft (n = 483). Angiograms performed on 203 (13.5%) patients with signs or symptoms of ischemia at an average of 26.1 +/- 18.5 months postoperatively were reviewed. RESULTS Patients with RA-Ao grafts had a greater incidence of postoperative angiography versus patients with composite grafts (19% versus 11%; p < 0.01). Patients receiving T grafts had a greater number of anastomoses per patient (4.1 +/- 0.6 versus 3.0 +/- 1.0; p < 0.01) and a higher incidence of total arterial revascularization (100% versus 41%; p < 0.01). Regardless of grafting strategy, patency was significantly worse for targets of the right coronary artery (58% T graft; 67% RA-Ao; p < 0.01 for both) and for targets with less than or equal to 70% stenosis (59% T graft; 57% RA-Ao; p < 0.01 for both). The site of proximal anastomosis failed to effect RA patency (relative risk, 1.2; 95% confidence interval, 0.7 to 1.8; p = 0.50). CONCLUSIONS The site of the proximal anastomosis does not appear to influence patency. Both RA-Ao and composite conduits are sensitive to target location and stenosis. Advantages of composite grafting include greater conduit length and minimizing aortic manipulation at the expense of increased complexity and the potential for hypoperfusion. These factors should be considered when choosing an RA grafting strategy.
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- Hersh S Maniar
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Barner HB. Coronary revascularization in the 21st century. Emphasis on contributions by Japanese surgeons. THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE JAPANESE ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY = NIHON KYOBU GEKA GAKKAI ZASSHI 2002; 50:541-53. [PMID: 12561100 DOI: 10.1007/bf02913172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The first three decades of coronary artery surgery have provided the foundation for the next century of this evolution. It is apparent that a multitude of events including the development of cardioplegia, improving surgical instrumentation, technological advances including endoscopic approaches and computer assisted robotics and biologic discoveries such as the role of the endothelium have provided the underpinnings for improved surgical outcomes. However, the single most important determinant of late results is the type of bypass conduit used for grafting. Thus, use of the left internal thoracic artery (ITA) grafted to the left anterior descending coronary is a more important determinant of survival than is any other factor (progression of coronary artery disease, increased age, poor left ventricular function, diabetes, female gender and off-pump operations). Use of two ITAs provides further benefit and it is likely that three or more arterial conduits will be shown to be advantageous in this regard in due time. Japanese cardiothoracic surgeons have made significant contributions to the continuing evolution of coronary bypass surgery and particularly to the advance of arterial conduits. This report will address those contributions to this evolution.
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BACKGROUND Vein grafts have been used as bypass conduits for coronary artery disease since the 1960s. This widely used treatment, however, is complicated by the development of changes in the vein graft, which resemble atherosclerosis and are often termed as such. They occur at about 10 years, which leads to the need for reoperation in some patients. The purpose of this review is to summarize the knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of vein graft "atherosclerosis," as well as promising new treatments for this disease. METHODS The relevant literature relating to the epidemiology, histology, cell and molecular pathophysiology and treatment of vein graft atherosclerosis is reviewed. RESULTS The development of vein graft atherosclerosis differs from arterial atherosclerosis. Studies have examined the role of trauma, lipids, vasoactive mediators, smooth muscle cell mitogens, smooth muscle cells apoptosis, adhesion molecules and proteases. Therapies have been developed to prevent vein graft atherosclerosis based on these studies and have been tested using animal models and in patients. DISCUSSION Promising new therapies have been developed based on current knowledge and further applications of genomics will allow for the further identification of risk factors and mechanistic insights. The use of arterial grafts such as the internal mammary artery, which have higher patency rates at 10 years compared with vein grafts as well as approaches to revascularize infarcted myocardium may one day replace the use of vascular conduits.
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