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Preferred term
heart bypass surgery
Definition
- Heart bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), is the most commonly performed surgical procedure performed on the heart to bypass the obstructed artery (the coronary artery) of the heart and improve blood flow to the heart. The coronary arteries supply oxygen and nutrients to the cardiac muscles; due to the small size of the arteries, they are often prone to accumulation of fats and cholesterol which can lead to plaque formation and the development of atherosclerosis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Heart Bypass Surgery]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/heart_bypass_surgery
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