Publication Announcement: Angioplasty of Saphenous Vein Grafts After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery — A Single-Center Retrospective Study with Literature Review

Publication Announcement: Angioplasty of Saphenous Vein Grafts After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery — A Single-Center Retrospective Study with Literature Review
03/19/2026

The Georgian Medical Journal announces the publication of a retrospective study examining outcomes, complications, and evolving interventional strategies in angioplasty of saphenous vein grafts following coronary artery bypass surgery.

Authors

Ilia Davarashvili
Leumit Health Care, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel

Elad Asher
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3381-605X

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https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/article/view/19

PDF version

https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/article/view/19/24

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1913633

Context and Relevance

Saphenous vein graft failure remains a significant clinical challenge in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. Interventions on degenerated grafts are associated with a high risk of complications, particularly distal embolization and periprocedural adverse events.

Focus of the Article

This study examines:

• Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients undergoing SVG angioplasty
• Temporal trends in interventional strategies and technologies
• Use of embolic protection devices and stent selection
• Procedural outcomes and complication rates
• Changes in contrast use and implications for renal safety

Clinical and Public Health Implications

The findings indicate that advancements in interventional cardiology, particularly the increased use of embolic protection devices and improved stent technologies, have contributed to reduced complication rates and improved procedural safety. However, management of degenerated vein grafts remains complex, requiring careful patient selection and optimized procedural strategies.

Knowledge Translation

This publication is part of the Georgian Medical Journal knowledge translation initiative.

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Citation

Davarashvili I, Asher E. Angioplasty of saphenous vein grafts after coronary artery bypass surgery: a single-center retrospective study with literature review. Georgian Medical Journal. 2026;1(1):228–243.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1913633