| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9978776 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Perivascular adipose tissue in human internal thoracic arteries releases a transferable relaxation factor that acts through the activation of calcium-dependent potassium channels. Because perivascular adipose tissue is often removed in coronary artery bypass grafting, retaining perivascular adipose tissue might be helpful in reducing the occurrence of vasospasm of the graft vessels.
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Authors
Yu-Jing MD, PhD, Zhao-hua MD, Kevin MD, Arya M. MD, PhD, Labib MD, Irene MD, Andre MD, Lloyd MD, Robert M.K.W. PhD,