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Intermediate Technical IVT

coronary artery bypass graft

Also written as: CABG — coronary artery bypass graft

Surgical procedure creating alternative routes for blood flow around blocked coronary arteries using vessel grafts.

Full Definition

A surgical revascularization procedure where surgeons create new pathways for blood to reach the heart muscle by grafting vessels from other parts of the body around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. Common graft sources include the internal mammary artery, saphenous vein, and radial artery. CABG is often compared to percutaneous interventions in clinical documentation and may be referenced when discussing treatment options or complications requiring surgical backup.

Usage

Usage note: Often abbreviated as CABG (pronounced 'cabbage'). Distinguish from PCI in comparative studies.

In Context

  • "The patient was referred for coronary artery bypass graft after failed percutaneous intervention." — Clinical report
  • "Coronary artery bypass graft remains the gold standard for left main disease." — Research paper

Also known as

CABG bypass surgery surgical revascularization

Contrasted with

percutaneous intervention medical therapy

Don't confuse with

percutaneous coronary intervention

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