Last Updated on February 19, 2025 by Analgesia team
CABG Medical Abbreviation
CABG is the medical abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart:
What it does |
Uses healthy blood vessels to bypass blocked or narrowed coronary arteries
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Why it’s done |
To treat coronary heart disease, lower the risk of a heart attack, or treat a severe heart attack
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How it’s done |
A surgeon attaches a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to the aorta and a point along the coronary artery
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Recovery |
Most people stay in the hospital for at least 7 days, and can usually return to normal activities after about 6 weeks
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Risks |
As with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications, including an irregular heartbeat, wound infection, stroke, or heart attack
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CABG is one of the most common major surgical procedures, with almost 400,000 performed each year. However, the use of alternative options like medical treatment and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has increased, so surgical trends have decreased
CABG is one of the most common major surgical procedures, with almost 400,000 performed each year. However, the use of alternative options like medical treatment and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has increased, so surgical trends have decreased