Mammary Artery Bypass Grafting
The use of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) to bypass the left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the “gold standard” of coronary artery revascularization, recognized by interventionalists and surgeons alike.
What is a CABG x4?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of surgery that improves blood flow to the heart. Surgeons use CABG to treat people who have severe coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries.
How is a CABG done?
How is CABG surgery done? The cardiac surgeon makes an incision down the middle of the chest and then saws through the breastbone (sternum). … Bypass grafting involves sewing the graft vessels to the coronary arteries beyond the narrowing or blockage. The other end of this vein is attached to the aorta.