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The 12 pages that link to Coronary artery bypass surgery, each with the reason it gives.

• Coronary artery diseaseRelated: It can improve blood supply when disease is extensive or anatomy favors surgery.

• Cardiac rehabilitationRelated: Rehabilitation supports graded recovery after this major cardiac operation.

• Cardiac catheterizationCompared with: It is a surgical revascularization alternative to catheter-based coronary intervention.

• HeartRelated: It restores blood flow to heart muscle when coronary arteries are obstructed.

• Percutaneous coronary interventionCompared with: It can offer an alternative to PCI, particularly for complex or extensive coronary disease.

• SurgeryBroader topic: It restores blood flow when coronary artery disease limits circulation.

• Cardiopulmonary bypassRelated: Conventional operations often use bypass to provide a still, bloodless surgical field.

• Cardiac surgeryRelated: It restores blood flow to heart muscle when coronary artery disease is severe.

• Cardiothoracic surgeryRelated: It restores blood flow to heart muscle without relying on the obstructed artery.

• AngioplastyCompared with: Bypass surgery reroutes blood rather than widening the narrowed segment.

• Michael DeBakeyRelated: His surgical work advanced operative treatment for coronary artery disease.

• Transplant donor siteRelated: The saphenous vein or an internal thoracic artery may be harvested as a conduit.