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myocardial revascularization
Surgical restoration of blood supply to ischemic heart muscle through bypass grafting.
Full Definition
Myocardial revascularization encompasses surgical procedures designed to restore adequate blood flow to ischemic regions of the heart muscle, most commonly through coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The process involves using arterial or venous conduits to create new pathways around blocked coronary arteries, effectively bypassing stenotic or occluded segments. Complete revascularization aims to restore perfusion to all viable myocardial territories, while incomplete revascularization may address only the most critical lesions.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from percutaneous revascularization (PCI); specify 'surgical' when clarity needed.
In Context
- "Complete myocardial revascularization was achieved using three bypass grafts." — Operative summary
- "The patient's chest pain resolved following successful myocardial revascularization." — Postoperative note
Also known as
surgical revascularization
coronary revascularization
Contrasted with
myocardial ischemia
Don't confuse with
reperfusion
myocardial perfusion