Open AccessEndothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent vasodilator response of left and right internal mammary and internal thoracic arteries used as a composite Y-graft☆
Author(s) -
David Glineur,
Sophia Djaoudi,
William D’horre,
Olivier Gurné,
Astrid Delouvroy,
Laurent de Kerchove,
Gébrine El Khoury,
Claude Hanet
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.11.055
Subject(s) - isosorbide dinitrate , vasodilation , endothelium , medicine , internal thoracic artery , cardiology , anatomy , artery , bypass grafting
The manner in which a blood vessel is for used as a coronary graft may be important in maintaining a viable and functional endothelial lining. Composite internal thoracic arteries (ITAs) in a Y-graft configuration are characterized by the connection of an in situ left ITA with preserved innervation and lymphatics and of a free semi-skeletonized right ITA.
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