For the past 4 years we have been doing coronary ligation and cardiopericardiopexy in the dog; and to date we have performed the Thompson operation in 47 patients.
INDICATIONS:
1. Angina on effort and definite evidence of coronary artery disease as confirmed by clinical and laboratory findings.2. Coronary artery disease after recovering from an acute infarction (3 to 6 months).3. Any chronic coronary heart disease showing no improvement following medical management.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
1. Congestive failure.2. Active myocardial infarct or occlusion.3. Severe liver or kidney damage.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
1. Age—up to 67 years.2. Positive proof of coronary artery insufficiency.a. If angina—do EKG and positive Masters exercise test.b. If history of infarction, do only EKG. Do not do Masters exercise test, but wait 3 to 6 months for healing before considering surgery.3. EKG readings on three alternating days must