The hospital reported that during a coronary artery bypass procedure, blood leaked on a cracked heartstring iii seal and while pulling out of the device, the aorta was torn.There was a small amount of bleeding, but it wasn't serious, so the f/u measures were performed well.The overall condition of the pt's aorta was good.The diameter of the aorta was 27mm, with a little bit of calcification and the pt's mean blood pressure was 110mmhg.The operation was completed using a replacement device.The pt's current condition is good.The hospital did not report any add'l pt effects.
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