Not all sternotomies indicate previous coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
JAAPA
; 29(1): 26-30, 2016 Jan.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26704649
ABSTRACT
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most commonly performed surgeries. Clinicians often assume that a sternal scar or sternal wires seen on radiographic images are evidence of previous CABG. However, these wires could be related to other cardiothoracic surgeries. Incorrectly assuming that patients have coronary artery disease can affect their future management and increase healthcare costs. This article discusses two patients who were misidentified as having previous CABG based on the presence of sternal wires on chest radiographs.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Timectomia
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Doença da Artéria Coronariana
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Ponte de Artéria Coronária
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Cicatriz
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Erros de Diagnóstico
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Esternotomia
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Aneurisma Cardíaco
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
JAAPA
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article