Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Coronary Artery Bypass

Surgical therapy of ischemic coronary artery disease achieved by grafting a section of saphenous vein, internal mammary artery, or other substitute between the aorta and the obstructed coronary artery distal to the obstructive lesion.

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Abstract

Surgical therapy of ischemic coronary artery disease achieved by grafting a section of saphenous vein, internal mammary artery, or other substitute between the aorta and the obstructed coronary artery distal to the obstructive lesion.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Aortocoronary Bypass
  • Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery
  • Bypass, Coronary Artery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Aortocoronary Bypasses
  • Artery Bypass, Coronary
  • Artery Bypasses, Coronary
  • Bypass, Aortocoronary
  • Bypasses, Aortocoronary
  • Bypasses, Coronary Artery
  • Coronary Artery Bypasses

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

90; was AORTOCORONARY BYPASS 1973-89 (Prov 1972)

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Previous Indexing

  • Coronary Disease/surgery (1966-1971)
  • Coronary Vessels/surgery (1966-1971)
  • Myocardial Infarct/surgery (1966-1971)

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WG 169

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Coronary Artery Bypass. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001026. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001026
  2. Coronary Artery Bypass. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronary_artery_bypass_surgery
  3. Coronary Artery Bypass. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q186020