RARAY Operation: Operative Description and Early Results for Achieving Total Arterial Coronary Revascularisation

Total arterial revascularisation may prolong postoperative survival following coronary surgery (CABG) due to avoidance of late saphenous vein graft (SVG) failure leading to ischaemic cardiac events. The left internal mammary artery (LIMA) is routinely used for CABG but harvest may adversely affect lung function and reduce sternal vascular supply. Early experience of a novel reconstruction with exclusive reliance on two radial arteries (RA) joined as a Y graft (RARAY) is presented.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - June 15, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alistair G. Royse, Stuart Boggett, Viju Abraham, Colin F. Royse Tags: Original Article Source Type: research