[Coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome]

Kyobu Geka. 2011 Dec;64(13):1173-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 71-year-old patient with systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and secondary antiphospholipid syndrome underwent coronary artery bypass grafting using cardiopulmonary bypass for angina pectoris. Postoperatively, new onset of thrombotic complications including neurological deficits was not recognized. She was discharged without any complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / surgery
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / complications*