Coronary artery graft dilatation aided by multidetector computed tomography

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Feb;18(2):177-9. doi: 10.1177/0218492309345535.

Abstract

Coronary angiography is the standard method of follow-up for patients with coronary artery bypass grafts, but it is an invasive and costly procedure that is not risk-free. Recently, 64-slice multidetector computed tomography has allowed reliable visualization of coronary artery grafts and their anastomotic status, with high spatial resolution. We describe a successful case of percutaneous coronary intervention for occluded coronary artery bypass grafts with the aid of multidetector computed tomography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Coronary Restenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Vascular Patency