[Cardiac rupture caused by myocardial infarction in the diagonal branch area: evaluation by cardiac multislice computed tomography: a case report].

A 75-year-old woman was admitted to the emergency room because of hypotension and loss of consciousness induced by cardiac tamponade. Electrocardiography revealed ST elevation and laboratory data showed elevation of serum creatine kinase and troponin I. The patient was referred to the cardiology department 5 days later.

Intravascular ultrasound analysis of the radial artery for coronary artery bypass grafting.

Background: The radial artery has become a popular conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery. However, limited information has been provided regarding the atherosclerotic nature of this artery, which may affect both the immediate intraoperative difficulties and long-term graft patency.

Methods: We examined intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) images of the radial artery in patients with coronary artery diseases.