Preclinical Feasibility and Patency Analyses of a New Distal Coronary Connector: The ELANA Heart Bypass.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This preclinical study determines the feasibility and 6-month patency rates of a new distal coronary connector, the Excimer Laser Assisted Nonocclusive Anastomosis (ELANA) Heart Bypass.

Methods

Twenty Dutch Landrace pigs received either a hand-sewn (n = 8) or an ELANA (n = 12) left internal thoracic artery to left anterior descending artery anastomosis, using off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Six-month patency rates were demonstrated by coronary angiography and histological evaluation. Throughout, procedural details and complication rates were collected.

Results

The ELANA Heart Bypass demonstrated 0% mortality and complication rates during follow-up. It was demonstrated feasible, with comparable perioperative flow measurements (ELANA vs

SUBMITTER: Stecher D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8108114 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature