Revascularization Coronary (Coronary Revascularit.Ation)

Coronary Revascularization: A Surgical Method to Improve Blood Flow Through the Coronary Arteries

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Narrowing of the coronary arteries (large arteries that supply blood to the heart) is one of the most common causes of heart disease. Coronary revascularization (or coronary artery bypass grafting) is a surgical treatment that aims to improve blood flow through narrowed coronary arteries.

Coronary revascularization can be performed in two main ways: bypass surgery and angioplasty.

Bypass surgery is a technique that uses a bypass vessel to create a new path for blood, bypassing the narrowed part of the coronary artery. The bypass vessel may be taken from another part of the body, such as the chest wall, leg, or arm. This vessel then connects to the coronary artery, creating a bypass for the blood.

Angioplasty is a technique in which a thin, flexible catheter is inserted into a narrowed part of the coronary artery through an artery in the groin or wrist. The catheter contains a small balloon that is inflated inside the narrowed section of the coronary artery to widen it and improve blood flow. The balloon is then deflated and the catheter is removed.

Which coronary artery revascularization method to use depends on many factors, including the location and extent of narrowing of the artery, the presence of other cardiovascular diseases, and the patient's general condition.

Coronary revascularization can help reduce symptoms of heart failure, such as chest pain, and also improve the patient's prognosis. However, like any operation, coronary revascularization is not without risks, such as infection, bleeding, heart rhythm disturbances and other complications.

Overall, coronary revascularization is an effective treatment for narrowing of the coronary arteries and cardiovascular disease. If you suffer from symptoms of heart failure, such as chest pain, contact your cardiologist for further advice about possible treatments, including coronary revascularization.