Laskimassiirtyvä

Laskimassiirtyvä is a Finnish term that translates to "vein graft" or "vein bypass" in English. It refers to a surgical procedure where a section of healthy vein is used to create a new pathway for blood flow, bypassing a blocked or narrowed artery. This technique is commonly employed in cardiovascular surgery, particularly in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and peripheral artery bypass surgery.

During a laskimassiirtyvä procedure, a surgeon typically harvests a vein, most often from the leg (saphenous vein), although other veins can also be used. This harvested vein is then connected to the diseased artery above and below the blockage, effectively rerouting blood flow around the obstruction. The aim is to restore adequate blood supply to the affected tissue, which could be the heart muscle in the case of coronary artery disease or the limbs in cases of peripheral artery disease.

The success of a laskimassiirtyvä depends on various factors, including the patient's overall health, the condition of the arteries, and the surgical technique used. While vein grafts have proven effective in improving blood flow and alleviating symptoms, they can be subject to future blockages or narrowing over time. Regular medical follow-up and lifestyle modifications are often recommended to maintain the patency of the graft.