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What is coronary artery bypass surgery CABG?

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

This can block smooth flow of blood and the person can develop chest pain. When medications and/or procedures like balloon angioplasty are unable to re-establish good blood flow to the heart, these blood vessels can be bypassed by an operation known as coronary artery bypass grafting or CABG.

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Women and Heart Health: Unique Considerations and Risks

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While men often report crushing chest pain as the most prominent symptom, women might experience subtler symptoms like shortness of breath, nausea, or back pain. Women might describe it as a tightness, pressure, or squeezing sensation rather than a sharp pain.