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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(4): 207-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014120
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014120
Neurologic Complications following Coronary Artery Bypass. The Role of Atherosclerotic Emboli
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Publication History
1985
Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)
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Summary
Neurologic complications continue to plague aortocoronary bypass Operations. All patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass procedures over a four-year period at the Upstate Medical Center were reviewed. Eight of 893 patients sustained a cerebrovascular accident following Operation (0.9%). In 5 patients, the etiology was felt to be calcific and atherosclerotic debris from the ascending aorta. Air embolism occurred in one patient, and the etiology was unknown in 2 patients. Various methods to deal with the diffusely atherosclerotic aorta are discussed.
Key words
Coronary artery bypass - Cerebro-vascular aceident - Air emboli - Calcific aorta - Atherosclerotic emboli