Systems and methods of preparing a hybrid coronary bypass vascular graft intended for implantation into a mammal

Abstract

Hybrid synthetic grafts and embodiments of systems and methods for producing hybrid vascular grafts that can yield implantable grafts that combine synthetic grafts with living cells. Embodiments of systems can include a pressure/flow loop subsystem having a steady flow system and an external flow loop system coupled to a specimen holder, where the pressure/flow loop subsystem is capable of adjusting at least two dynamic conditions in the specimen holder or a diameter of a specimen in the specimen holder. Embodiments of methods can prepare a hybrid coronary bypass vascular graft intended for implantation into a mammal by placing the hybrid coronary bypass vascular graft in a system embodiment according to the invention prior to implantation of the hybrid coronary bypass vascular graft into the mammal.

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