Table 1 Study design
Inclusion Criteria: | Exclusion Criteria: |
|---|---|
Elective planned CABG surgery | Emergency revascularization: patients with hemodynamic instability or requiring inotropic or intra-aortic balloon support |
First isolated CABG surgery | Previous cardiac surgery |
Adult patients (18 years and older) and competent to give informed consent | Planned concomitant valve surgery |
| Â | Bad varicous veins |
| Â | Previous safenectomy |
| Â | History of deep vein thrombosis |
| Â | History of suffered trauma on the lower extremity |
| Â | Preoperative legs immobilization |
| Â | Previous leg wound complications |
| Â | Coexisting illness with life expectancy < five years |