Objective To analyze the mean flow in left internal m am mary artery ( L IMA) graft and the influencing factors in off- pump coronary artery bypass grafting ( OPCAB) in the Chinese. Methods One hundred and eighty patients with OPCAB were studied.Transit- tim e flowmeter( TTFM) was utilized to measure and record the L IMA’s blood flow wave,pulsatility index( PI) ,value of mean flow,systolic and diastolic peak flow,vascular resistance,insufficiency ratio and mean blood pressure and to analyze the relationship between mean flow of LIMA and other factors. Results Total mean flow calculated from that of all patients was2 8.19± 2 .89ml/ min( 6 - 178 ml/ m in) .Majority m ean value ( 6 4 .4 % ) was in the range of 10 - 30 ml/ min.Statistics showed that mean flow was significantly related to systolic and diastolic peak flow and vascular resistance rather than the other factors( r=0 .75 , 0 .94 ,- 0 .95 ) . Conclusions For the Chinese,over 10 ml/ min mean flow of L IMA graftis acceptable and ov...更多er 2 2 ml/ min is satisfactory.The diastolic peak flow and vascular resistance are two most important factors in influencing mean flow.
Objective To explore the factors affecting the operation of coronary artery bypass grafting with heart beating and improve the effect of the operation. MethodsFrom January 2012 to June 2016, 898 patients with coronary heart disease who received cardiovascular surgery in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University were analyzed retrospectively. All patients only underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with beating heart. Among them, 797 patients underwent the off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (an OPCABG group, 592 males and 205 females, with an average age of 60.5±8.4 years); another 101 patients received on-pump beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting (an OPBH group, 77 males and 24 females, with an average age of 61.5±8.2 years). ResultsThe average number of grafts in the OPCABG group was 3.36±0.74, and in the OPBH group was 3.71±0.69 (P<0.05). The postoperative ventilation time (10.8±9.5 h vs. 20.6±12.3 h), ICU stay (28.8±15.5 h vs. 37.4±30.8 h), hospital stay (10.9±4.8 d vs. 14.8±8.6 d), mortality (1.1% vs. 3.0%), the utilization rate of intra-aortic balloon pump (2.4% vs. 8.9%) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (0.5% vs. 5.0%) were significantly different between the OPCABG group and OPBH group (all P<0.05). Twelve patients died after surgery, and the total bloodless operation ratio was 91.3%. ConclusionThe results show that most patients can achieve good results with the help of apical fixation and myocardial fixator, improved surgical techniques and methods, good anesthesia management as well as flexible and accurate use of vasoactive drugs. But extracorporeal circulation is necessary in the patients with large left ventricle, low ejection fraction and hemodynamic instability after intraoperatively moving the heart.
We reported a 59-year-old male with exertional angina pectoris, and the coronary angiography showed multiple vessel lesions. The initial strategy was coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The measurement of quantitative flow ration (QFR) before operation indicated that the posterior descending branch (PD) did not need to be treated. The left circumflex branch (LCX) was small, and the QFR of the left anterior descending branch (LAD) and the first diagonal branch (D1) was<0.8. Therefore, the LAD and D1 were re-vascularized. The operation strategy was changed to on-pump CABG through a small incision, and the final strategy was LIMA-D1-LAD (sequential), fractional flow reserve (FFR) of distal LAD and D1 after CABG were>0.8 by computed tomography FFR. SYNTAX scores after CABG were 20 and the functional SYNTAX scores after CABG were 3, indicating a good prognosis.
ObjectiveTo analyze the efficacy of one-stop carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) combined with carotid artery stenosis. MethodsThe clinical data of patients with CAD and severe carotid artery stenosis who underwent one-stop CEA and OPCABG in our department from March 2018 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Before the surgery, all patients routinely underwent coronary and carotid angiography to diagnose CAD and carotid artery stenosis. All patients underwent CEA first and then OPCABG in the simultaneous procedure. ResultsA total of 12 patients were enrolled, including 9 males and 3 females, aged 58-69 (63.7±3.4) years. All patients had unilateral severe carotid artery stenosis, and the degree of stenosis was 70%-90%. The lesions of carotid artery stenosis were located in the bifurcation of carotid artery or the beginning of internal carotid artery. All patients successfully underwent one-stop CEA combined with OPCABG. The number of bridging vessels was 2-4 (2.8±0.6). The operation time of CEA was 16-35 (25.7±5.6) min. There was no death during the perioperative or follow-up periods. No serious complications such as stroke and myocardial infarction occurred during the perioperative period. During the follow-up of 6-40 months, the patency rate of arterial bridge was 100.0% (12/12), and that of venous bridge was 95.5% (21/22). Cervical vascular ultrasound showed that the blood flow of carotid artery was satisfactory. ConclusionOne-stop CEA and OPCABG can be safely and effectively used to treat CAD and carotid artery stenosis. The early and middle-term curative effect is satisfactory.
Objective To identify the relationship between preoperative left ventricular dysfunction and perioperative risk factors in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods The clinical data of 192 patients who underwent CABG from November 2015 to October 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The patients were divided into three groups by preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in echocardiography: a serious left ventricular dysfunction group (LVEF≤35%, 23 patients, 15 males and 8 females at age of 63.91±5.36 years), a moderate left ventricular dysfunction group (35%<LVEF<50%, 24 patients, 20 males and 4 females at age of 66.29±6.03 years) and a normal left ventricular function group (LVEF≥50%, 145 patients, 86 males and 59 females at age of 66.60±6.41 years). Results The overall mortality was 4.16% (8/192), 17.39% (4/23) in patients with LVEF≤35% and 2.76% (4/145) in those with LVEF≥50%. Preoperative LVEF≤35%, hypoxia, assisted circulation, acute kidney injury (AKI) and postoperative continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) were risk factors of perioperative mortality in coronary artery surgery. LVEF≤35% and CRRT were independent preditors of mortality. There were significant differences in mortality and postoperative complications between the serious left ventricular dysfunction group and other two groups. Conclusion Postoperative mortality and complications are obviously serious in the patients with LVEF≤35%. We should pay more attention to preoperative risk factors. Postoperative individual manipulation, intra-aortic balloon pump and CRRT can enhance survival of those patients.
Objective To investigate the role of cardiac rehabilitation program in the early recovery after minimally invasive incision coronary artery bypass grafting with general anesthesia. MethodsA retrospective study was performed on the patients who underwent minimally invasive incision coronary artery bypass grafting from January 2015 to January 2020 with general anesthesia in our hospital. The patients were divided into a cardiac rehabilitation group and a control group. The clinical data of the patients were collected in 6 months and 12 months after the beginning of cardiac rehabilitation program and were analyzed by propensity score-matching analysis with a ratio of 1∶1. The main outcomes were the peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) of cardiopulmonary function test and the number of patients attending cardiovascular specialties in tertiary hospitals during the follow-up period (20 months). ResultsA total of 600 patients were enrolled, including 200 patients in the cardiac rehabilitation group [137 males and 63 females, aged 61.00 (56.00, 65.00) years] and 400 patients in the control group [285 males and 115 females, aged 60.00 (56.00, 65.00) years]. After matching, 176 patients were included in each group, and the basical clinical data of the pateints were comparable (P>0.05). The VO2 peak of the cardiac rehabilitation group after 6 months and 12 months of cardiac rehabilitation was significantly different from that of the control group [6 months: 1.96 (1.59, 2.38) L/min vs. 1.72 (1.38, 2.12) L/min, P<0.001; 12 months: 2.40 (2.21, 2.63) L/min vs. 2.12 (1.83, 2.45) L/min, P<0.001]. During the follow-up period, there was a statistical difference in the cardiovascular specialist visits in tertiary hospitals (P=0.004). ConclusionCardiac rehabilitation program has a positive effect on the recovery of minimally invasive incision coronary artery bypass grafting with general anesthesia, and can improve the exercise ability of patients.
ObjectiveTo analyze the short-term and long-term efficacy of staged coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and carotid artery stenting (CAS) compared with CABG alone in patients with coronary heart disease with preoperative history of stroke and carotid stenosis. MethodsWe reviewed the clinical data of 55 patients (48 males, 7 females, aged 67.62±7.06 years) with coronary heart disease and carotid stenosis who had a history of stroke and underwent CABG+CAS or CABG alone in Zhongshan Hospital from 2008 to 2017. There were 13 patients in the staged CABG+CAS group and 42 patients in the CABG alone group. The differences in the incidence of perioperative adverse events and long-term survival between the two groups were studied, and univariate and multivariate analyses were carried out to determine the independent risk factors of long-term adverse events. Results Perioperative adverse events occurred in 1 (7.69%) patient of the staged CABG+CAS group, and 4 (9.52%) patients of the CABG alone group (P=0.84). During the follow-up period (67.84±37.99 months), the long-term survival rate of patients in the staged CABG+CAS group was significantly higher than that in the CABG alone group (P=0.02). The risk of long-term adverse events in the staged CABG+CAS group was 0.22 times higher than that in the CABG alone group (95%CI 0.05-0.92, P=0.04). ConclusionStaged CABG+CAS can significantly improve the long-term survival prognosis without increasing the perioperative risk. It is a safe and effective treatment, but prospective randomized studies are still needed to further confirm this finding.
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most effective revascularization treatments for coronary heart disease. Secondary prevention strategies, which rely on antiplatelet and lipid-lowering drugs, are crucial after CABG to ensure the durability of revascularization treatment effects and prevent adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in the medium to long term. Previous research conducted by Professor Zhao Qiang's team from Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, known as the DACAB study, indicated that dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT, specifically ticagrelor+aspirin) after CABG can enhance venous graft patency. However, it remains uncertain whether DAPT can further improve the medium to long-term clinical outcomes of CABG patients. Recently, the team reported the medium to long-term follow-up results of the DACAB study, termed the DACAB-FE study, finding that DAPT administered after CABG can reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events over five years and improve patients' medium to long-term clinical outcomes. This article will interpret the methodological highlights and significant clinical implications of the DACAB-FE study.
Objective To summarize the treatment outcomes of antegrade sequential anastomosis of great saphenous veins in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. Methods A total of 116 patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart diseases underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting from January 2013 to June 2015 in our hospital. There were 63 males and 53 females with a mean age of 42–80 (64.26±9.67) years. Left internal mammary artery was anastomosed to left anterior descending artery. The rest of the target vessels received antegrade sequential anastomosis of great saphenous veins with the order of proximal ascending aorta, diagonal branch, circumflex branch, obtuse marginal branch, left ventricular branch and posterior descending artery. Results All patients were performed off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting successfully without death or perioperative myocardial infarction. A total of 436 grafts were adopted with 3.75±0.53 in each patient. Three patients suffered low cardiac output syndrome, and were cured after administration of vasoactive drugs combined with the intra-aortic balloon pump. One patient suffered tardive pericardial tamponade and one acute renal failure, who were cured with disappearance of angina symptoms and increase of activities without discomfort. Conclusion Antegrade sequential anastomosis, as a safe and effective method, can reduce aortic stoma, save the length of grafts, shorten operative time and quickly restorate blood supply of myocardium in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and myocardial protective results of single high-dose Atorvastatin loading before off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). MethodsA total of 140 patients undergoing selective OPCAB in Jiangsu Province Hospital between February 2010 and August 2011 were recruited in this study. All the patients were randomly divided into a control group and an Atorvastatin loading group (single oral atorvastatin 80 mg)with 70 patients in each group. Biomarkers of cardiac injury including Troponin T (TnT), creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB)and myoglobin (Mb)were measured on admission, 6, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours after OPCAB. Liver function (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)and total bilirubin (TBIL)), serum lipids (total cholesterol (TC), trigl-yceride (TG)and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C))and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)were measured 2 days before OPCAB, 1, 4 and 7 days after OPCAB as well as before discharge. ResultsAll the patients successfully received OPCAB and were discharged. There was no statistical difference in preoperative clinical characteristics or above indexes between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). There was no statistical difference in ALT or AST between the 2 groups. Incidences of ALT (4.29% vs. 5.71%, P=1.000)and AST (4.29% vs. 0%, P=0.245)greater than 3 times above the upper normal limit were not statistically different between the 2 groups. Peak levels of postoperative TnT (0.23±0.27 ng/ml vs. 0.16±0.24 ng/ml, P=0.011), CK-MB (29.57±30.04 U/L vs. 17.73±14.07 U/L, P=0.001)and hsCRP (31.85±22.89 mg/L vs. 20.81±10.96 mg/L, P=0.001)of the control group were significantly higher than those of Atorvastatin loading group. Incidences of TnT greater than the upper normal limit (47.1% vs. 65.7%, P=0.041)and TnT greater than 5 times above the upper normal limit (8.6% vs. 22.9%, P=0.037)of Atorvastatin loading group were significantly lower than those of the control group. Incidence of CK-MB greater than the upper normal limit of Atorvastatin loading group was significantly lower than that of the control group (20.0% vs. 54.3%, P=0.000). ConclusionSingle high-dose Atorvastatin loading before OPCAB is safe and can alleviate postoperative myocardial injury.