Surgical treatment of ischemic heart disease

Abstract

The importance of selective coronary arteriography associated with treatment of ischemic heart disease was stressed. Of 45 patients with selective coronary arteriography, 23 cases were performed by Sones technic, and 21 cases by Judkins technic. These both technics are necessary to be chosen according to respective situation. Mixture of Conraxin-H® and Conraxin-L® seemed to have advantage to be employed without hazards over other contrast media. Reported cases were two cases of internal mammary artery implantation, two cases of aortocoronary bypass graft, a case of medical treatment and a case of ventricular aneurysmectomy. Surgical procedures concerning ischemic heart disease were discussed in detail from the view point of advantage and effectiveness of each procedure. For the further progress in this field, cooperation of internists should be necessary. © 1974, The Japanese Circulation Society. All rights reserved.