CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
What does CABG mean?
heart surgery that reroutes blood around blocked arteries
CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a type of open heart surgery that restores blood flow to the heart muscle by rerouting it around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. A healthy blood vessel taken from the leg, arm, or chest is grafted to bypass the blockage. It is often pronounced cabbage. CABG is used to relieve angina and reduce the risk of heart attack in people with significant coronary artery disease.
When is CABG used?
CABG is documented in cardiology and cardiac surgery notes and is considered when blockages are extensive or not suitable for stenting.
Frequently asked questions
What does CABG stand for?
CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a heart surgery that reroutes blood around blocked arteries.
How is CABG pronounced?
It is often pronounced cabbage.
Why is a CABG done?
It relieves angina and lowers heart attack risk in people with significant coronary artery disease.
Where does the graft come from?
A healthy blood vessel is usually taken from the leg, arm, or chest.