myocardial revascularization
Surgical restoration of blood flow to ischemic heart muscle through bypass grafting or other techniques.
Full Definition
The surgical process of creating new pathways for blood flow to areas of the heart muscle that have compromised circulation due to coronary artery disease. This encompasses various techniques including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), where vessels from other parts of the body are used to create detours around blocked coronary arteries. The procedure requires careful anesthetic management to maintain hemodynamic stability while preserving myocardial oxygen supply and demand balance. Success depends on graft patency, adequate flow, and protection of the heart during the procedure.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as revasc in informal clinical communication.
In Context
- "The patient underwent complete myocardial revascularization with four-vessel bypass grafting." — Operative summary
- "Myocardial revascularization was performed using the left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein grafts." — Surgical report