CABG
Pronunciation: CAB-ig
Also written as: CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting, surgical revascularization using grafts to bypass coronary artery blockages.
Full Definition
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) represents the surgical approach to myocardial revascularization, involving the creation of new pathways around blocked coronary arteries using grafts harvested from other parts of the patient's body. Common conduits include the left internal mammary artery, saphenous veins, and radial arteries. CABG remains the gold standard for complex multivessel disease, left main stenosis, and diabetic patients with extensive coronary disease. In interventional cardiology practice, understanding CABG anatomy becomes crucial when treating patients with prior surgical revascularization, as interventions may target native vessels, graft stenosis, or hybrid approaches combining surgical and percutaneous techniques.
Usage
Usage note: Pronounce as single word 'cabbage' in clinical speech; always capitalize in writing.
In Context
- "The patient was referred for CABG evaluation due to complex three-vessel disease." — Consultation note
- "Post-CABG patients may require PCI for graft stenosis or native vessel progression." — Clinical management