Does C-reactive protein predict saphenous vein graft patency?

Understanding saphenous vein graft patency.

Saphenous vein was the conduit used in the first series of coronary surgery, and, with the exception of revascularization of the left anterior descending coronary artery, it remains the most commonly used conduit.1 There are several reasons for this. First, because of its relatively large diameter and wall characteristics, it is technically easy to use; second, it is plentiful, and therefore ca...

Association between Plasma Fibrinogen Level and Saphenous Vein Graft Patency.

BACKGROUND Fibrinogen is related to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. The inflammatory process in atherosclerosis may cause an increase in plasma fibrinogen level. Therefore, in this study we proposed to investigate whether plasma fibrinogen is associated with the patency of saphenous vein graft in patients at least 1 year after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. METHODS Patients...

Does Monocyte To High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio Predict Saphenous Vein Graft Patency In Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris?

Introduction: Circulating monocyte count is a predictive factor for new atherosclerotic plaque development. Also, there is a strong inverse relationship between high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and atherosclerosis. It has been shown that monocyte count/HDL ratio (MHR) is a novel inflammatory marker. We aimed to investigate the relationship between MHR and saphenous vein graft disease ...

Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysms

Ruptured saphenous vein graft aneurysm.

Ruptured saphenous vein graft (SVG) aneurysm is a rare source of significant morbidity and mortality. SVG is a common technique of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), but vein graft aneurysm and ruptured SVG aneurysm have not received the required attention as only few case reports exist. We present the case of a 50-year old man with ruptured vein graft aneurysm who had significant postoper...