CABG
Also written as: CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a procedure creating alternate pathways for blood flow around blocked coronary arteries.
Full Definition
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure that creates new routes for blood to flow around (bypass) narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. The procedure involves harvesting healthy blood vessels from other parts of the patient's body and using them to create detours around the blocked arteries, restoring adequate blood supply to the heart muscle. CABG can be performed on-pump (with cardiopulmonary bypass) or off-pump, and may involve single or multiple grafts depending on the extent of coronary disease. The procedure requires specialized anesthetic management due to the complexity of cardiac and circulatory considerations.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize as CABG in medical documentation; avoid spelling out unless defining the term for patient materials.
In Context
- "The patient is scheduled for triple-vessel CABG with LIMA to LAD anastomosis." — Operative note
- "Post-CABG patients require careful monitoring for graft patency and potential bleeding complications." — Postoperative care protocol