Immediate and late results of Vineberg's operation in chronic ischemic heart disease with diffuse coronary arteriosclerosis
Korolev, B.A.; Karov, V.V.; Karpov, E.M.
Kardiologiia 22(6): 27-31
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9040 PMID: 7120735 Document Number: 192941
The immediate and late results of Weinberg's operation have been studied in 56 patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease (CIHD) with diffuse coronary sclerosis. Two control groups were compared; those with CIHD who were not operated on, and those who were subjected to pericardocardiopexy. The follow-up periods lasted from 6 months to 10 years. It was established that Weinberg's operation produced good effect in 76% of patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease. The operation is indicated in angina refractory to conservative therapy, with diffuse atherosclerotic lesions of the coronary bed, confirmed angiographically. Concomitant hypertensive disease, obesity, marked cardiosclerosis, recent myocardial infarction decrease the efficacy of Weinberg's operation.