Heparin versus No Heparin before Endoscopic Vein Harvesting using Angioscopy

Background: Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) became a standard technique with several advantages over open (OVH). Thrombus formation inside the lumen is one of main concerns after EVH. It not known whether heparin use before EVH could prevent this complication. The study aimed to assess safety giving intravenous starting system procedure using PeriVu™ Disposable Angioscopy (LeMaitre® VASCULAR- France) as modality intraluminal clots.
 Methods: This research randomized that compared two groups patients undergoing CABG. One group had 2500 IU (Virtusaph plus, Terumo) (n=50) and other without (n=50). Intraluminal clots in segments were evaluated PeriVu ( LeMaitre-VASCULAR).
 Results: Preoperative data comparable between no statistically significant difference. mean duration versus non-heparin was 30.6±5.8 28.7±5.9, respectively (P= 0.11). detected out 103 (1.94%) No group, while none 0.24).
 Conclusion: There difference during endoscopic harvest regarding thrombus formation. Further studies are recommended confirm our findings.