Cardiac cabbage is a colloquial and informal term for a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. It is a procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart.
Here's a breakdown:
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CABG: Stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
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The Procedure: During CABG surgery, a surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body (usually the leg, chest, or arm) and uses it to create a new route around a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This new route is called a bypass graft.
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Why "Cabbage?" The origin of the nickname "cabbage" is uncertain. Some speculate it's because CABG is pronounced similarly, while others believe it's simply a memorable and easily pronounceable term.
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The Goal: The purpose of CABG surgery is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle, relieving chest pain (angina) and reducing the risk of heart attack.
In summary, "cardiac cabbage" is simply a slang term for a serious and potentially life-saving heart surgery.
