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?

Condition
Coronary Arteriosclerosis Myocardial Infarction

Further Study Details: 

Expected Total Enrollment:  119

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: 1) 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)? 2) What complications occur and what in what frequency? 3) What are the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction after using radial arteries in CABG? (n=119 pt.) 4) Can multidetector CT be used to reliably evaluate coronary artery bypass graft patency? (n=45 pt.)

Methods: Questionnaires, record review, coronary angiography.

Ages Eligible for Study:  18 Years and above,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both

Criteria

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

Norway
      The University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø,  N-9038,  Norway

Study ID Numbers:  SFP-091-03; P-REK Nord 82/2003
Record last reviewed:  June 2005
Last Updated:  June 30, 2005
Record first received:  June 7, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:  NCT00113451
Health Authority: Norway: The National Committees for Research Ethics in Norway
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-07-05