Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

 Browse by letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Site: All Medical Info.com
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

 Page: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

  Main article

Home > Circulation Problems > Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery


Coronary artery bypass surgery, also coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and colloquially heart bypass or bypass surgery is a surgical procedure performed to relieve angina and reduce the risk of death from coronary artery disease. Arteries and /or veins from elsewhere in the patient's body are grafted from the aorta to the coronary arteries to bypass atherosclerotic narrowings and improve the blood supply to the coronary circulation supplying the myocardium (heart muscle).

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery is an effective treatment for angina, and narrowing of the arteries. It may be recommended following a heart attack. This article details the operation and follow-up care.

• Circulation Problems - Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery...
• Circulation Problems - History...
• Circulation Problems - Terminology...
• Circulation Problems - Indications for CABG...
• Circulation Problems - Prognosis...
• Circulation Problems - Complications...
• Circulation Problems - Procedure (Simplified)...
• Circulation Problems - Conduits Used for Bypass...
• Circulation Problems - Minimally Invasive CABG...



Home > Circulation Problems > Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery


 Important notice:
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
© AllMedicalInfo.com Links | Privacy Policy | Home