SAPHENOUS BRIDGE: HOW IT IS DONE, RISKS AND RECOVERY - HEART DISEASES

How is the saphenous vein surgery performed?



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The saphenous bridge, also known as myocardial revascularization surgery, is performed in cases where there is an obstruction of the vessels of the heart, which are the coronary arteries, a situation that can lead to myocardial infarction. Thus, a portion of the saphenous vein, located in the leg, is removed to create a bridge over the vessels of the heart and make the blood passage possible