Development of a saphenous vein coronary artery bypass graft pseudoaneurysm.

This report shows the long-term development of a saphenous vein bypass pseudoaneurysm that is a rare complication after bypass surgery. The patient underwent CABG procedure in 1986 because of three vessel coronary artery disease. Initial signs of venous wall disturbances were observed first time in 1996.

Molecular basis of obesity and the risk for cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are the main causes of death in the Western world, for both men and women. The onset and development of diseases of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system are strongly dependent on multiple risk factors that promote pathologic conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension and thrombosis. Besides genetic factors also environmental influences such as diet composition are known to be closely related to CVD.

Echocardiographic findings mimicking type A aortic dissection.

Background: Type A aortic dissection is a rare, but life-threatening disease. The prognosis is determined by an accurate and immediate diagnosis.

Case Study: A patient with suspected type A dissection based on outward transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) findings is reported.