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Effects of storage solutions on in vitro vasoreactivity of radial artery conduits
Author(s) -
William C.F Chong,
Paul Jau Lueng Ong,
Christopher Hayward,
Neil Moat,
Peter Collins
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.458
H-Index - 192
eISSN - 1085-8687
pISSN - 0022-5223
DOI - 10.1067/mtc.2001.115921
Subject(s) - contraction (grammar) , medicine , artery , radial artery , acetylcholine , saline , ringer's solution , endothelium , vasodilation , anesthesia , verapamil , calcium
Surgical preparation of coronary conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting may affect their early and long-term patency; one mechanism may involve endothelial damage. We investigated the effect of 3 commonly used solutions-Ringer's solution, normal saline solution, and heparinized whole blood-on in vitro endothelial and contractile functions of the human radial artery.

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