de-epicardialization

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de-epicardialization /de-epi·car·di·al·iza·tion/ (de-ep?i-kahr?de-al?i-za´shun) a surgical procedure for the relief of intractable angina pectoris, in which epicardial tissue is destroyed by application of a caustic agent to promote development of collateral circulation.

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The surgical destruction of the epicardium, usually by the application of phenol, designed to promote collateral circulation to the myocardium.

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