Internal Mammary Artery

Also written as IMA.

The left internal mammary artery\nallow visualization of the length and severity of the (LIMA) is dilated.

What our notes say

• The left internal mammary artery\nallow visualization of the length and severity of the (LIMA) is dilated. (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• The internal mammary artery is the gold standard for coronary bypass, especially for the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. (VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Comprehensive Notes — Notes)
• | Internal mammary artery (IMA) | >90% patent at 10 years | Most resistant to atherosclerosis and intimal hyperplasia | (VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Comprehensive Notes — Notes)
• Vascular replacement for coronary bypass utilizes saphenous vein grafts with limited long-term patency due to atherosclerosis and intimal hyperplasia, while internal mammary artery grafts offer superior patency for specific applications. (VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Notes — Notes)
• Required for coronary bypass → grafts fashioned from saphenous veins (from patient's own leg) or left internal mammary artery (VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Notes — Notes)

Study material on Internal Mammary Artery

• VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Comprehensive Notes — Notes
• VASCULAR PATHOLOGY — Must-Know Notes — Notes

Related topics

• Lindau Disease
• Left Coronary Artery
• Varicose Veins
• Left Anterior Descending
• Pyogenic Granuloma
• Bacillary Angiomatosis
• Vascular Pathology
• Cavernous Hemangioma
• Left Anterior Descending Artery
• Inferior Vena Cava