Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery [Hardcover]

This updated edition examines the biological characteristics and clinical use of arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery. It contains first-hand information on arterial grafts, as well as vein grafts with regard to biological characteristics, clinical use including off-pump coronary bypass grafting surgery, results, and future developments. The book is a practical guide and as a stimulus for further improvement of arterial grafting techniques.

With contributions by numerous expertsBiological Characteristics of Arterial Grafts.- Histology and Comparison of Arterial Grafts Used for Coronary Surgery.- Endothelial Function and Interaction Between the Endothelium and Smooth Muscle in Arterial Grafts.- Clinical Physiology and Related Biological Characteristics.- Clinical Classification of Arterial Grafts.- Use of Vasodilators for Arterial Grafts in Coronary Bypass Surgery.- Pharmacological Studies and Guidelines for the Use of Vasodilators for Arterial Grafts.- Myocardial Protection During Coronary Bypass Surgery Using Arterial Grafts.- Myocardial Management in Arterial Revascularization.- Cardiac Protection from the Viewpoint of Coronary Endothelial Function.- Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.- Needle or Knife? A Comparison Between Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (Including Plain Balloon Angioplasty and Coronary Stenting) and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.- Clinical Choice of Arterial Grafts.- Considerations in the Choice of Arterial Grafts.- Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.- History of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting and Alternative Arterial Grafts.- Surgical Techniques for Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.- Long-Term Results of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting.- Bilateral Versus Unilateral Internal Thoracic Artery in Coronary Bypass Grafting.- Left-Sided Myocardial Revascularization with Bilateral Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery.- Free Compared with Pedicled Right Internal Thoracic Al“«