CABG
Also written as: CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a procedure to reroute blood around blocked coronary arteries.
Full Definition
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure that creates new pathways for blood to flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. The surgeon uses vessels from other parts of the patient's body, typically the internal mammary artery or saphenous vein, to create bypasses. This procedure is performed to restore blood flow to the heart muscle when coronary arteries are severely blocked by atherosclerotic plaques. CABG can be performed on-pump (with cardiopulmonary bypass) or off-pump (beating heart surgery).
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize when used as acronym; lowercase when spelled out as 'coronary artery bypass graft'
In Context
- "The patient underwent triple-vessel CABG using the left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein grafts." — operative report
- "Post-CABG patients require lifelong antiplatelet therapy and statin management." — discharge summary