Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 55(2): 65-67
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-924509
Special Report

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Cardiac Amyloidosis in the Cardiosurgical Operating Room - A Rare but Fatal Trap

P. Zacek1 , 2 , K. Medilek2 , V. Lonsky1 , 2 , J. Laco1 , 3 , M. Nova1 , 3 , J. Dominik1 , 2
  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
  • 2Department of Cardiac Surgery, Charles University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
  • 3The Fingerland Department of Pathology, Charles University Hospital, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Publication History

received May 24, 2006

Publication Date:
21 March 2007 (online)

Abstract

Coronary artery bypass grafting resulted in a fatal outcome in two patients with unsuspected cardiac amyloidosis. Despite preoperative symptoms of myocardial ischemia, each case represented a different pathophysiological combination of cardiac amyloidosis and coronary artery disease. Pitfalls preventing correct diagnosis and possible patterns of treatment are discussed.

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