Repeat revascularization: percutaneous coronary intervention after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Repeat myocardial revascularization procedures are markedly different from de novo interventions, with increased procedural risk and technical-demanding complexity.However the number of patients previously treated with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) that need a repeat revascularization due to graft failure is increasing consistently. Late graft failure, usually caused by saphenous vein grafts (SVG) attrition, is certainly not uncommon. However PCI on degenerated SVG present higher complication rate and worse clinical outcome compared with native arteries interventions.
Source: Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research