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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Definition

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure performed to improve blood flow to the heart muscle by bypassing blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. This is achieved by grafting a healthy blood vessel, usually taken from the patient's leg or chest to the affected coronary artery, allowing blood to flow to the heart muscle.