Comparison of cyclic GMP in human internal mammary artery and saphenous vein: implications for coronary artery bypass graft patency - Concepedia

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Comparison of cyclic GMP in human internal mammary artery and saphenous vein: implications for coronary artery bypass graft patency

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1992

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S Tadjkarimi, Gregory S. O’Neil, T.N. Luu, Stuart Allen, Catherine J. Schyns, Adrian H. Chester, Magdi H. Yacoub

Cardiovascular Research

Abstract

Differences in basal and stimulated cyclic GMP activity in arteries and veins have been shown. This could represent an additional protective mechanism against constrictor influences in arterial bypass grafts, which may explain their documented better long term performance.