Radial Artery Bypass Graft Study of Tromsø

The purpose of this study is to answer, among others, the following questions: 1) What are the outcomes when using the radial artery as a bypass graft in coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)? 2) Can multidetector computed tomography (CT) be used to reliably evaluate coronary artery bypass graft patency?

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Key information

Conditions

Coronary Arteriosclerosis Angina Pectoris Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Chest Pain Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Disease Heart Diseases Infarction Ischemia Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Necrosis Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The University Hospital of North Norway

Tromsø, N-9038, Norway

About this study

Radial arteries have been used as aortocoronary conduits with varying results. The study is based on the first 119 patients operated with this graft at our institution, aiming to answer the following questions:

What is the short-term patency (2-3 years) of radial artery bypass grafts in CABG (comparisons are made with saphenous veins and internal thoracic artery grafts)?
What complications occur and what in what frequency?
What are the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction after using radial arteries in CABG? (n=119 pt.)
Can multidetector CT be used to reliably evaluate coronary artery bypass graft patency? (n=45 pt.)

Methods: Questionnaires, record review, coronary angiography.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Operated with radial artery coronary bypass at our department during April 2001 - October 2004
Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

For the angiography procedures, standard contraindications are adhered to

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital of North Norway

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2005
First posted: Jun 8, 2005
Registry last updated: Jun 24, 2005

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