Preserving endothelial integrity in human saphenous veins during preparation for coronary bypass surgery
M. W. Sedovy, X. Leng, F. Iqbal, M. C. Renton, M. Leaf, K. Roberts, A. Malek, W. S. Arnold, D. A. Wyatt, C. W. Choate, J. F. Rowe, J. W. Baker, S. R. Johnstone, M. Joseph
This study compares heparinized saline and blood solutions for preserving saphenous vein endothelium during coronary bypass graft preparation, finding blood better preserves endothelial integrity and reduces oxidative stress.
bioRxiv · Aug 25, 2023Physiology