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SUBMITTER: Harskamp RE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4332522 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Harskamp Ralf E RE Alexander John H JH Schulte Phillip J PJ Brophy Colleen M CM Mack Michael J MJ Peterson Eric D ED Williams Judson B JB Gibson C Michael CM Califf Robert M RM Kouchoukos Nicholas T NT Harrington Robert A RA Ferguson T Bruce TB Lopes Renato D RD
JAMA surgery 20140801 8
<h4>Importance</h4>In vitro and animal model data suggest that intraoperative preservation solutions may influence endothelial function and vein graft failure (VGF) after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Clinical studies to validate these findings are lacking.<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the effect of vein graft preservation solutions on VGF and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing CABG surgery.<h4>Design, setting, and participants</h4>Data from the Project of Ex-Vivo Vein Graft ...[more]