In current European and American revascularization guidelines, RA grafts are now strongly endorsed as the second conduit for CABG based on easy harvesting and relative greater patency over time, among ...

The physical examination is non-specific for ascending thoracic aortic dissection, but a radial pulse deficit can be seen if the subclavian artery is involved on the left or brachiocephalic artery ...

Rarely, spinal ischemia from compromise of the intercostal arteries can occur causing paraplegia that is usually irreversible. The physical examination is non-specific for descending thoracic ...