SHA 029. Efficacy of adipose derived stem cell in cardiac muscle repair

involving 18 consecutive patients who acted as their own control was conducted to compare harmonic scalpel harvesting of the radial artery with conventional techniques. Results: The harvest time was similar with the two techniques (harmonic 23.4 ± 6.4 vs. control 24.2 ± 2.5 min). Less clips were required (2.0 ± 1.4 vs. 39 ± 3.2, p< .001). There were significantly less wound haematomas in the harmonic group (0/18 vs. 4/18, p= 0.04). There was a lower incidence of thenar paraesthesia (0/18 vs. 4/18, p= 0.04). There was one wound infection in the control group (p= NS). No patients required reoperation for bleeding in either group. Conclusions: We demonstrated that harmonic scalpel harvesting of the radial artery is associated with fewer complications and improved preservation of hand function.