Current knowledge suggests that intimal smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in native
atherosclerotic plaque derive mainly from the medial arterial layer. During this process …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with this trend predicted to
continue for the foreseeable future. Common disorders are associated with the stenosis or …

Objective: To review our current understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of
vein graft failure (VGF), give an overview of current preventive and interventional measures …

Background: Vein graft occlusion is deemed a major challenge in coronary artery bypass
grafting. Previous studies implied that the no-touch technique for vein graft harvesting could …

The increased demands of small-diameter vascular grafts (SDVGs) globally has forced the
scientific society to explore alternative strategies utilizing the tissue engineering …

The Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) published the “Guidelines for elective percutaneous
coronary intervention [PCI] in patients with stable coronary disease” in 2000. In 2006 …

BACKGROUND: After coronary bypass surgery, occlusion or narrowing of bypass grafts may
occur over time. The present study prospectively evaluated the angiographic patency of …

Objectives We sought to evaluate our experience with total arterial revascularization and
compare it with the traditional approach of a single internal thoracic artery supplemented by …

Cardiovascular diseases are mostly associated with narrowing or blockage of blood vessels,
and it is the most common cause of death worldwide. The use of vascular grafts is a …

Cardiovascular disease is a primary cause of mortality worldwide, and patients often require
bypass surgery that utilizes autologous vessels as conduits. However, the limited availability …