Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2019, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 150-156.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2019.01.027

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Application of computed tomography angiography in evaluation of bridging vessels after coronary artery bypass grafting

Liu Fei1, Zhou Ziqiang1, Wu Mingying1, Xian Junfang2   

  1. 1. Cardiovascular Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 102600, China;
    2. Department of Radiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 102600, China
  • Received:2018-01-13 Online:2019-01-21 Published:2019-01-23

Abstract: The patency of the bridging vessels is an important factor in terms of surgical outcomes and prognoses in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Therefore, evaluation of bridging vessels is of important clinical significance. Coronary angiography is a dominant method for the evaluation of bridge vessels. However, due to its invasiveness and complications, patients are usually required to be hospitalized and hence resulting in limited clinical application. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is non-invasive, easy to operate, and reproducible. With the development of computed tomography technology, the application of CTA in the evaluation of bridge blood vessels has attracted more and more attention. This paper reviews the application history, current situation, hot issues and future development of CTA in bridge vessel evaluation.

Key words: tomography, X-ray computed, coronary artery bypass grafting, bridge vessels

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