Evaluation of Conduit in Total Arterial Revascularization using Optical
Coherence Tomography (OCT) - A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains the preferred
revascularization modality for the elective treatment of patients with
complex three vessel coronary artery disease. There is evidence that the
use of additional arterial grafts such as right internal mammary artery
(RIMA) and Radial Artery (RA); are associated with improved long-term
patency. Stenosis of arterial grafts can occur in some patients
postoperatively. We describe the first use of OCT in the evaluation of
suspected conduit stenosis in Total Arterial Revascularisation.