Which Is the Graft of Choice for the Right Coronary and Posterior Descending Arteries?

Abstract

Our preliminary results suggest that the failure rate of the RIMA graft is significantly higher, especially if used as a pedicled graft to the posterior descending artery. The risk of sternal wound complications is greater in diabetics if both internal mammary arteries are used for grafting. Therefore, the R-GEA graft is preferred in diabetics and whenever the posterior descending artery is the target vessel.