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CABG
Pronunciation: CAB-bage
Also written as: CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a common indication for cardiac rehabilitation enrollment.
Full Definition
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery involves creating alternate pathways around blocked coronary arteries using vessels harvested from other parts of the patient's body. CABG patients typically begin cardiac rehabilitation 2-12 weeks post-surgery and represent one of the largest diagnostic groups in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Usage
Usage note: Pronounced 'cabbage' in clinical settings, not spelled out as individual letters.
In Context
- "Post-CABG patients should begin Phase II rehabilitation 6-8 weeks after surgery." — Clinical protocol
- "The patient's CABG procedure involved four-vessel bypass using the internal mammary artery." — Medical history
Also known as
coronary bypass
bypass surgery
Don't confuse with
PTCA
PCI