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cardiomyopexy |
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cardiomyopexy [kär′dē·omī′əpek′sē] Etymology: Gk, kardia + mys, muscle, pexis, fixation a surgical procedure in which the blood supply from the nearby pectoral muscles of the chest is diverted directly to the coronary arteries of the heart. cardiomyopexy surgical removal of the epicardium and application of a pedicled flap of adjacent muscle to the denuded myocardium and pericardium, as a means of supplying collateral circulation to the heart. 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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