Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

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Definition

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a type of cardiac surgery, performed on persons 18 years of age and older, in which the blocked coronary artery is bypassed with the patient's own vessel to improve the flow of blood to the heart muscle. Coronary vessels are those vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. 

Isolated CABG is a surgical procedure in which CABG is the only major cardiac surgery performed.

Procedure Utilization

This section of indicators reflects the use of certain procedures in hospitals and demonstrates variances. While there is no "correct" frequency for performing these procedures, high or low rates may raise questions that should be discussed with your doctor and hospital.

See also: CABG surgeon volume and mortality

Understanding the Reports
Definitions & Methodologies for quality and cost measures

Better quality may be associated with lower rates of mortality.

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Data Notes:

• Cost measures come from DHCFP data. See Cost Methodology.
• CABG data come from collaborative efforts of Harvard Medical School and the Department of Public Health. See Mass-DAC.

This information is provided by the Health Care Quality and Cost Information Initiative.