Is internal mammary artery resistant to reperfusion injury? Evaluation of the storage of free internal mammary artery grafts

The in situ internal mammary artery (ITA) is recognised as the best conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery. The ITA –if it is used as an in situ graft- has a much higher late patency rate than any other arterial graft, including a free ITA graft. We sought to determine if the use of the ITA as an in situ/free graft and its storage in preservation solutions, have an impact on endothelial function.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research