Cor Vasa 2002, 43(6):301-304
Coronary surgery bypass grafting during acute myocardial infarction
- Kardiochirurgické oddělení, Nemocnice České Budějovice, Česká republika
This communication addresses coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). From 1 June 2000 to 31 December 2001, we performed 18 CABG procedures for AMI in our department. Mean time from onset of symptoms to reperfusion was 18.1 hours. 30-day mortality was 16.6% (3 patients). All those not surviving were over 75 years old with symptoms of cardiogenic shock. In conclusion, revascularization for AMI is feasible with acceptable results. An exception is CABG in combination with advanced age (above 75 years) and cardiogenic shock. Conservative treatment is the method of choice for those individuals.
Keywords: Coronary artery bypass graft; Acute myocardial infarction
Published: June 1, 2002 Show citation