August 1, 2008Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
Pathophysiology of Aortocoronary Saphenous Vein Bypass Graft Disease
Key result
Aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass grafting has a 10-year patency rate of 50%-60%, with late graft failure driven by rapid, diffuse atherosclerosis that makes venous plaques vulnerable to rupture.
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Population
Patients with coronary artery disease receiving aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass grafts
This review highlights the distinct, rapid pathophysiology of saphenous vein graft atherosclerosis compared to arterial disease, explaining the high rates of late graft failure.
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Implication
Supports arterial graft preference where feasible; leaves open targeted SVG atherosclerosis prevention trials.
Cite This Study
Hassantash et al. (2008) conducted a review in Aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft disease. Aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass grafting has a 10-year patency rate of 50%-60%, with late graft failure driven by rapid, diffuse atherosclerosis that makes venous plaques vulnerable to rupture.