Bypass surgery

What does "Bypass surgery" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Bypass surgery is a type of operation that improves blood flow to the heart. It's often done when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become blocked or damaged. In this surgery, a surgeon uses blood vessels from another part of the body to create a new pathway, or "bypass," around the blocked or damaged artery. This allows blood to reach the heart muscle more effectively.

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