revascularization
Surgical or interventional procedures to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardium, including PCI and CABG.
Full Definition
Revascularization encompasses both percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures aimed at restoring adequate blood supply to compromised myocardium. In cardiovascular research, revascularization serves as both a treatment intervention and a clinical endpoint. Studies may compare complete versus incomplete revascularization strategies, or evaluate optimal timing of revascularization in various clinical scenarios. Editors should verify that the specific type of revascularization is clearly specified when relevant to study outcomes.
Usage
Usage note: Specify complete vs. incomplete, and method (PCI vs. CABG) when clinically relevant. British spelling uses 's' instead of 'z'.
In Context
- "Complete revascularization was achieved in 89% of patients undergoing multivessel PCI." — Interventional cardiology study
- "The primary endpoint was time to first revascularization procedure within 30 days." — Clinical trial protocol