Post-CABG (open heart surgery) Graft lesions
Post-CABG (open heart surgery) Graft lesions occurs when the graft fails post the procedure, resulting in ischemia.
Failure of the graft can occur due to multiple reasons such as:
- Progressive Atherosclerosis – plaque build-up
- Intimal hyperplasia – abnormal accumulation of cells
- Thrombosis – blood clots
- Altered coagulability of the blood
- Technical error or poor run off
- Platelet adhesion
- Patient related – age, diabetes, LV dysfunction, renal insufficiency
Medical management for prevention of graft failure
Surgical option
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Stenting
Procedure
A beam of light directed at the artery gets reflected & scattered
Applications
Assessing the plaque formed
Patient Testimonials
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I would like to thank Dr Sharath Reddy and his team for the excellent cardiac care and treatment provided to me. I have been given all the information and advice to lead my life in a comfortable way after the procedure. I can’t thank you enough for all your time, hard work, and patience. I truly appreciate your caring dedication.
My brother had severe dyspnoea (shortness of breath) and it was difficult for him to walk for even very small distances. He had severe pedal oedema (feet swelling) and was not able to do routine activities on his own. But after TAVI procedure he is able to breathe well and walk comfortably for small distances without any difficulty. Within a short time after the TAVI procedure he is performing his routine own activities. We are grateful to the cardiac team at Medicover Hospitals.
