Comparing two leg vein removal methods for bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of taking a vein from your leg during heart bypass surgery to see which causes fewer problems. The goal is to find the best method for your recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Your surgeon plans to use a vein from your leg (the saphenous vein) for the bypass.
- You do not have poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c over 6.5%).
- You do not have chronic vein problems or artery disease in your legs.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less (not severely obese).
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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