Evaluation of bypass grafts and stents

Radiol Clin North Am. 2010 Jul;48(4):757-70. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2010.04.009.

Abstract

Although conventional coronary angiography is used to evaluate the patency of coronary artery bypass grafts, it is invasive and has associated risks. The evolution of the multidetector CT (MDCT) has enabled accurate, noninvasive visualization of graft patency. This article identifies and describes typical MDCT findings in bypass grafts and native coronary arteries.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artifacts
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / surgery*
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Vascular Patency

Substances

  • Contrast Media