open-heart surgery in which the rib cage is opened and a section of a blood vessel is grafted from the aorta to the coronary artery to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery and improve the blood supply to the heart
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coronary bypass surgery::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cabg, coronary artery bypass graft, coronary bypass |
| Type of | open-heart surgery |
Examples of coronary bypass surgery
coronary bypass surgery
Data on coronary artery bypass surgery was collected from state sources in 2003.
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They argue it is much more cost-effective than, say, coronary bypass surgery.
From the businessweek.com
Coronary bypass surgery involves bypassing constricted arteries with venous grafts.
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In September 2004, Clinton underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery.
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The disadvantages of coronary bypass surgery is that it is surgery.
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Women are more likely to die during coronary bypass surgery than men.
From the newscientist.com
Patrick M. McCarthy, performed coronary-bypass surgery on Koschman.
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It questions the value of high-risk procedures such as coronary bypass surgery for many people.
From the businessweek.com
The 76-year-old underwent a coronary bypass surgery on January 24.
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