Exercise-induced saphenous vein graft spasm prevented by stenting.

Exercise-induced saphenous vein graft spasm prevented by stenting.

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Nov 15;90(6):937-944

Authors: Boliek WG, Kereiakes DJ, Chugh A

Abstract
Recurrence of anginal symptoms following coronary artery bypass surgery is usually secondary to graft closure or progression of native vessel disease. The present case demonstrates severe exercise-induced saphenous vein graft (SVG) spasm associated with transmural ischemia refractory to maximal vasodilator therapy. Symptoms resolved and exercise electrocardiography normalized following stenting of SVG regions demonstrating spasm. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

PMID: 28303667 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]