Huge saphenous vein graft aneurysm presenting as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction and compressing the heart

Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery maintains an important role in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The huge saphenous vein graft aneurysm (HSVGA) is rare and occurs as a late complication after CABG. Here, we reported a case of HSVGA presenting as non-ST elevation myoca...

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Published in:Indian heart journal 2016-09, Vol.68 (Suppl 2), p.S148-S150
Main Authors: Zencir, Cemil, Akpek, Mahmut, Onay, Sevil, Selvi, Mithat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular
Coronary Aneurysm - diagnosis
Coronary Aneurysm - etiology
Coronary Aneurysm - surgery
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Artery Bypass - adverse effects
Coronary Artery Disease - surgery
Graft Occlusion, Vascular - diagnosis
Graft Occlusion, Vascular - etiology
Graft Occlusion, Vascular - surgery
Huge saphenous vein graft aneurysm
Humans
Images in Cardiology
Late complication
Male
Middle Aged
Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis
Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction - etiology
Postoperative Complications
Reoperation
Saphenous Vein - transplantation
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Abstract Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery maintains an important role in the treatment of coronary artery disease. The huge saphenous vein graft aneurysm (HSVGA) is rare and occurs as a late complication after CABG. Here, we reported a case of HSVGA presenting as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.
ISSN:0019-4832
DOI:10.1016/j.ihj.2015.11.037