Coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with history of esophagectomy, hypothyroidism, hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case report / 中华医学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Journal
; (24): 2062-2064, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a mature procedure in treating patients with coronary artery diseases. We report a patient undergoing CABG had history of esophageal cancer and multiple underlying diseases: hypothyroidism, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A CABG with midline sternotomy was safely performed in the presence of thyroid replacement therapy and intensive control of blood pressure and blood glucose. The patient recovered postoperatively with supportive care.
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Main subject:
Coronary Artery Bypass
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Esophagectomy
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Hypertension
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Hypothyroidism
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Methods
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Chinese Medical Journal
Year:
2012
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Article