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coronary bypass |
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coronary bypassSurgical treatment for coronary heart disease to relieve angina pectoris and prevent heart attacks. It became widely used in the 1960s. One or more blood vessels—usually an artery in the chest or a vein from the leg—are transplanted to create new paths for blood to flow from the aorta to the heart muscle, bypassing obstructed sections of the coronary arteries. 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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Statistics show Indigenous people have a 40% lower rate of being investigated and having angiography and a 20% lower rate of coronary bypass surgery. Coronary angioplasty, congestive heart failure, coronary bypass, post heart surgery, orthopedic and ICU survival rates at Antelope Valley Hospital were in the top 20 percent of the hospitals surveyed, the report said. High doses of three B-vitamins can increase the chances that arteries will stay open after angioplasty, a popular alternative to coronary bypass surgery. |
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