Using arm artery vs leg vein for bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of blood vessels used in coronary artery bypass surgery: one from the arm (radial artery) and one from the leg (saphenous vein). The goal is to see which one works better for patients with severe heart disease.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having your first heart bypass surgery
- You have severe blockages in three major heart arteries
- You do not need emergency surgery or a repeat bypass
- You are not having other heart procedures like valve repair at the same time
- You have healthy blood vessels in your arm and leg for the surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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