Myocardial revascularization is a critical medical procedure aimed at restoring blood flow to the heart muscle, often necessitated by coronary artery disease. It encompasses both surgical and non-surgical techniques, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Myocardial Revascularization

Myocardial revascularization

blood flow to the heart muscle

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle and potentially resulting in angina, heart attacks, or heart failure. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, influenced by risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes, and is managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgical interventions.

coronary artery disease

Surgical techniques encompass a wide array of methods used by surgeons to perform operations, ranging from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive procedures. These techniques are continually evolving with advancements in technology, improving precision, reducing recovery time, and enhancing patient outcomes.

surgical techniques

non-surgical techniques

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart by diverting blood around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries using a graft. It is often performed to relieve angina, improve heart function, and reduce the risk of heart attacks in patients with severe coronary artery disease.

coronary artery bypass grafting

CABG

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical procedure used to treat narrowing of the coronary arteries of the heart found in coronary artery disease. It involves the insertion of a catheter to place a stent that helps keep the artery open and improve blood flow to the heart muscle.

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