What does the acronym "CABG" stand for?

The acronym "CABG" stands for "Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting." This is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, which occurs when the blood vessels that supply the heart become narrowed or blocked. During CABG, surgeons take a blood vessel from another part of the body and graft it to bypass the blocked section of the coronary artery, thereby restoring adequate blood flow to the heart muscle.

This procedure is critical for improving blood supply to the heart and can significantly relieve symptoms such as chest pain (angina) and reduce the risk of heart attacks. The terminology accurately reflects the procedure: "coronary" refers to the arteries supplying the heart, "artery" indicates that it involves blood vessels, and "bypass grafting" describes the technique of creating a detour for blood flow around the blockage.