A different management of saphenous vein graft failure related to cardiac tamponade following coronary surgery
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A different management of saphenous vein graft failure related to cardiac tamponade following coronary surgery

Int J Cardiovasc Acad 2016;2(1):6-8 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcac.2016.01.007
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Abstract

Cardiac tamponade is a state of constriction of the heart with an excessive fluid or hematoma resulted from various conditions. Postoperative tamponade can occur after coronary bypass surgery. Despite it is uncommon, its results may have a high risk of mortality and morbidity. Acute postoperative cardiac tamponade reveals a vast spectrum of symptoms. Moreover, a compression over the saphenous vein graft is the worst complication that should be managed without delay. We report a rare case of saphenous vein graft failure due to the cardiac tamponade following a coronary surgery and its management with a practical measure.

Keywords: Cardiac tamponade Coronary surgery Saphenous vein graft