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aortocoronary bypass |
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aortocoronary bypass Etymology: AS, bi, alongside; Fr, passer a surgical procedure for the treatment of angina pectoris or coronary vessel disease, in which a saphenous vein, mammary artery, or other blood vessel or a synthetic graft is used to build a shunt from the aorta to one of the coronary arteries to bypass a circulatory obstruction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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American nursing researchers have conducted a study on the quality of life for women following coronary artery bypass surgery, and found they reported significantly improved quality of life three months after surgery. With more than 650,000 cases per year in the United States alone, coronary artery bypass surgery is the most common heart operation. The hope is that, eventually, these engineered human arteries will be available for routine use in coronary artery bypass surgery. |
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