Glossary term
CABG
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is open-heart surgery in which a healthy blood vessel, taken from the leg, arm, or chest, is used to create a bypass around one or more blocked coronary arteries. It restores adequate blood flow to the heart muscle and is indicated when coronary artery disease cannot be adequately treated with stenting or medication alone.