Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following veins is commonly used for coronary artery bypass?
  1. Anterior tibial vein
  2. Greater saphenous vein
  3. Femoral vein
  4. Popliteal vein
Explanation
Answer − B − The vein that is commonly used for coronary artery bypass is the greater saphenous vein. The vein should be reversed so that its valves do not obstruct blood flow in the graft. Other common veins used in coronary artery bypass surgery are the mammary and radial veins.
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