Refractory Spasm of Coronary Arteries and Grafted Conduits After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Diffuse RVS after CABG is a rare but lethal condition. Our experience, although limited, indicates that in such cases an aggressive treatment, that is, prompt extracorporeal membrane oxygenation institution and controlled cardiocirculatory assistance, represents the preferred solution to face such a dramatic event and may save patient lives.