Authors
Shevchenko Yu.L.1, Zaichuk R.2, Borshchev G.G.1, Zemlyanov A.V.1, Ulbashev D.S.1
1 Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center, Clinic of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery St. George’s, Moscow
2 Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract
Qualitative and quantitative control of the intraoperative graft evaluation in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery can provide additional data and prevent the development of complications. The main types of measurement of blood flow — laser and TTFM. The measured parameters, their characteristics and the necessary threshold values for assessing the effectiveness of coronary artery bypass grafting are given. TTFM is safe and effective method that provides important intraoperative information on the condition and functioning of each individual graft.
Keywords: coronary surgery; Quality control; Transit time flow measurement.
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