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Preventing spasm of the radial artery conduit during coronary artery bypass grafting: Nicardipine versus verapamil

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In vitro studies have shown a reduction in radial artery spasm with the use of calcium antagonists. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical treatment… Click to show full abstract

In vitro studies have shown a reduction in radial artery spasm with the use of calcium antagonists. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of topical treatment of the radial artery conduit using either verapamil or nicardipine before the anastomoses.

Keywords: artery; radial artery; preventing spasm; artery conduit; spasm radial

Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2019

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