Impaired Myocardial Perfusion from Persistent Mammary Side Branches: A Role for Functional Imaging and Embolization

The diagnosis and management of ischemic symptoms in patients after coronary artery bypass surgery can be challenging. It has been hypothesized that persistent branches of the internal mammary artery can divert flow from the left anterior descending artery and cause symptoms. We present a case in wh...

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Main Authors: Michael S. Firstenberg, Gregory Guy, Charles Bush, Subha V. Raman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/203459
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