Radial artery coronary bypass is a surgical procedure utilizing the radial artery as a conduit for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The radial artery is preferred after the left internal mammary artery, as it is easier to harvest and has better long-term patency rates than saphenous vein grafts (SVGs). SVGs are associated with shorter overall life spans and an increased risk of degeneration and occlusion following ischemic events. The muscular structure of the radial artery, akin to the internal mammary artery, and adaptability to high arterial pressure enhance its durability. This procedure improves survival rates and reduces complications, making it a valuable option for coronary artery bypass surgery patients.Minimally invasive techniques, such as the “no-touch technique” and harvesting the graft as a pedicle, are being developed to improve outcomes further. This activity reviews the utility of the radial artery in CABG and provides clinicians with comprehensive knowledge about the indications, techniques, and benefits of using the radial artery in CABG. This activity covers detailed procedural steps from preoperative assessment to postoperative care, including managing potential complications and optimizing long-term outcomes. In addition, this activity enhances clinicians’ understanding of interprofessional collaboration, patient-centered care strategies, and effective communication within the healthcare team, ultimately improving patient safety, outcomes, and overall team performance in radial artery coronary bypass procedures.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/28162
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, General Surgery