Transmyocardial revascularization
Transmyocardial Revascularization
Transmyocardial revascularization (pronunciation: trans-my-o-car-dee-al re-vas-cu-lar-iz-a-tion) is a surgical procedure used to treat angina in patients with severe coronary artery disease who are not candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention.
Etymology
The term "transmyocardial revascularization" is derived from the Latin trans meaning "across", myo meaning "muscle", cardium meaning "heart", and revascularization meaning "restoration of blood supply".
Procedure
During transmyocardial revascularization, a surgeon uses a laser to create small channels in the heart muscle. These channels improve blood flow to the heart muscle by allowing oxygen-rich blood from the heart's main chamber to flow directly into the heart muscle.
Related Terms
- Angina: Chest pain or discomfort caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Coronary Artery Disease: A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart in people with severe coronary artery disease.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A non-surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transmyocardial revascularization
- Wikipedia's article - Transmyocardial revascularization
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