Article
Comparison of Phenotypes in Subcutaneous Fat and Perivascular Adipose Tissue Surrounding the Saphenous Vein in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society - 25 May 2023
Mikami Takuma, Furuhashi Masato, Numaguchi Ryosuke, Hosaka Itaru, Sakai Akiko, Tanaka Marenao, Ito Toshiro, Maeda Toshiyuki, Sakurada Taku, Muraki Satoshi, Yanase Yousuke, Sato Hiroshi, Fukada Joji, Tamiya Yukihiko, Iba Yutaka, Kawaharada Nobuyoshi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The saphenous vein (SV) is used as an essential conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but the long-term patency of SV grafts is a crucial issue. The use of the novel "no-touch" technique of harvesting the SV together with its surrounding tissue has been reported to result in good long-term graft patency of SV grafts. We recently showed that perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) surrounding...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
