BEST PRACTICES IN EVH
IN EVH, IT’S MORE THAN A CONDUIT - IT’S AN OUTCOME
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BEST PRACTICES IN EVH
To optimize vessel integrity, conduit quality and long-term patient outcomes, no four factors are more important than:1
- A careful approach to vessel handling and preparation
- Protecting the conduit from thermal injury
- Protective harvesting practices
- Comprehensive harvester training
(1) MAQUET EVH Best Practices White Paper, “EVH NO COMPROMISES: Using Advancements and Best Practices to Enhance Conduit Quality,” August 2010. MAQUET Cardiovascular.