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Coronary bypass surgery in patients with Sheehan's syndrome

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: We present a small series of patients with Sheehan's syndrome (postpartum panhypopituitarism) and coronary artery disease. All four had uneventful coronary bypass grafting. We have successfully managed these patients peri-operatively by using intravenous hydrocortisone and oral thyroxin replacement.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)01006-5

Authors: Aitizaz Uddin Syed, Mohammed R. Al Fagih, Mohammed Fouda

Institutions: Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, King Khalid University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2037556074