The second edition of this book provides updated knowledge about the biological characteristics and clinical use of arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery. The reader will find first-hand information on arterial grafts as well as vein grafts with regard to biological characteristics, clinical use including off-pump coronary bypass grafting surgery, results, and future developments. Written by world-renowned cardiac surgeons and cardiovascular research scientists working in this area, the book will be invaluable both as a practical guide and as a stimulus for further improvement of arterial grafting techniques and technology.

Biological Characteristics of Arterial Grafts

Histology and Comparison of Arterial Grafts Used for Coronary Surgery
Endothelial Function and Interaction Between the Endothelium and Smooth Muscle in Arterial Grafts
Clinical Physiology and Related Biological Characteristics
Clinical Classification of Arterial Grafts
Use of Vasodilators for Arterial Grafts in Coronary Bypass Surgery
Pharmacological Studies and Guidelines for the Use of Vasodilators for Arterial Grafts
Myocardial Protection During Coronary Bypass Surgery Using Arterial Grafts
Myocardial Management in Arterial Revascularization
Cardiac Protection from the Viewpoint of Coronary Endothelial Function
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Needle or Knife? A Comparison Between Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (Including Plain Balloon Angioplasty and Coronary Stenting) and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Clinical Choice of Arterial Grafts
Considerations in the Choice of Arterial Grafts
Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting
History of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting and Alternative Arterial Grafts
Surgical Techniques for Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting
Long-Term Results of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting
Bilateral Versus Unilateral Internal Thoracic Artery in Coronary Bypass Grafting
Left-Sided Myocardial Revascularization with Bilateral Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery
Free Compared with Pedicled Right Internal Thoracic Arteries for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Radial Artery Grafting
History and Operative Technique
Radial Artery Grafting: Clinical Antispastic Protocols
Radial Artery: Clinical Results
Angiographic Studies of the Radial Artery Graft
Gastroepiploic Artery Grafting
Right Gastroepiploic Artery Grafting: History and Operative Techniques
The Right Gastroepiploic Artery Graft
Technique and Results for Skeletonized GEA Using the Harmonic Scalpel in Combination with Other Arterial Grafts in Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Surgery
Inferior Epigastric Artery Grafting
Inferior Epigastric Artery Grafting: History, Anatomy and Surgical Techniques
Inferior Epigastric Artery Grafting: Clinical Results
Rarely or Possibly Used Arterial Grafting
Splenic Artery Grafting
Use of the Subscapular-Thoracodorsal Artery for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Inferior Mesenteric Artery Grafting
Ulnar Artery as a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Five-Year Experience
Descending Branch of Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery Grafting
The Intercostal Artery: An "Ideal" Arterial Graft Awaiting Clinical Application
Arterial Grafting Using Complex Grafts
Complex Arterial Grafts: Operative Techniques
Complex Arterial Grafts: Clinical Results
Internal Thoracic Artery T-Grafting: Operative Technique and Long-Term Results
Internal Thoracic Artery and Radial Artery T-Grafting: Operative Technique and Long-Term Results
Arterial Grafting in Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Role of Internal Thoracic Artery Grafts in Reoperative Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Quality Control of Arterial Grafting: Early Detection of Graft Patency and Flow
Flow Capacity of Arterial Grafts: Internal Thoracic Artery, Gastroepiploic Artery and Other Grafts
Intraoperative Graft Evaluation in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using a 15-MHz High-Frequency Linear Transducer: Maintaining the Comprehensive Quality of Coronary Surgery
Role of Venous Grafts in Arterial Grafting
Role of Venous Grafts in Combination with Arterial Grafting
Minimally Invasive Saphenous Vein Harvesting forCoronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Novel Strategies for the Prevention of Vein Graft Failure
Gene Therapy for Vein Graft Disease
Minimally Invasive Techniques in Arterial Grafting
Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery and the Role of Arterial Conduits
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Arterial Grafts
Comparison of the Effect of On-Pump and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Neurological Events
Closed-Chest Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Cardioplegia for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: History and Development.