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Titel:

Graft function, histopathology and morphometry of radial arteries used as conduits for myocardial revascularization in patients beyond age 70.

Dokumenttyp:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Autor(en):
Wildhirt, SM; Voss, B; Von Canal, F; Benz, M; Grammer, JB; Bauernschmitt, R; Tassani, P; Lange, R
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using radial arteries has become a standard procedure for younger patients in many centers. However, advanced atherosclerotic changes may limit its use in older patients. We studied the effects of age on morphologic and histopathologic findings in CABG patients aged 70 years and older. METHODS: In 31 consecutive patients aged 70-85 (mean 77+/-8 years) scheduled for elective CABG, the left or right radial artery (RA) was used to graft the second...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Jahr:
2006
Band / Volume:
30
Heft / Issue:
2
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
333-40
Sprache:
eng
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.04.040
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16829088
Print-ISSN:
1010-7940
TUM Einrichtung:
Fachgebiet Kardioanästhesie (Prof. Tassani-Prell); Klinik für Anästhesiologie ; Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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