Late results of aortocoronary shunting in ischemic heart disease patients in relation to the severity of the coronary lesion and degree of myocardial revascularization
Martsinkiavichius, A.; Iablonskene, D.; Uzhdavinis, G.; Paliushchinskaia, N.; Ivashkiavichene, L.
Kardiologiia 27(6): 11-14
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9040 PMID: 3498079 Document Number: 287607
Long-term results of aortocoronary shunting are reviewed in 219 coronary patients with reference to the severity of coronary arterial damage and myocardial revascularization. Functional class of angina pectoris declined 2.5-fold postoperatively and was 1.6 +/- 0.14 at long-term follow-up. The success rate reached 74%. Survival rate was 87.3%, including hospital mortality, and long-term survival was 92.1%. Acute coronary insufficiency was the principal cause of compromised success and survival rates. The operation was particularly effective in patients with first- or second-degree total coronary arterial lesion and true complete myocardial revascularization.