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CABG
Pronunciation: CAB-ij
Also written as: CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting procedure to restore blood flow around blocked coronary arteries.
Full Definition
CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting) is a surgical procedure that creates new pathways around severely narrowed or blocked coronary arteries using grafts from other blood vessels in the patient's body. The procedure typically uses the internal mammary artery, saphenous vein, or radial artery as conduits. CABG is performed to restore adequate blood supply to the myocardium in patients with significant coronary artery disease.
Usage
Usage note: Pronounced as 'cabbage' in clinical settings; avoid spelling out the individual letters.
In Context
- "The patient underwent triple-vessel CABG with excellent postoperative recovery." — discharge summary
- "CABG remains the gold standard for multivessel coronary disease." — clinical guideline
Also known as
coronary artery bypass grafting
bypass surgery
Don't confuse with
OPCAB