RCT | External support for saphenous vein grafts in coronary artery bypass surgery.

External Support for Saphenous Vein Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: In CABG patients, external graft support devices fail to prolong patency of saphenous vein graft: JAMA – Medical Dialogues

Commentary on Twitter

This RCT found that the 12-month difference in intimal hyperplasia area between supported and unsupported grafts did not achieve statistical significance, after accounting for early graft occlusions. https://t.co/Qrx3QsmdLc

— JAMA Cardiology (@JAMACardio) July 4, 2022