Revascularization

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This article is about surgical revascularization. For physiological revascularization, see Angiogenesis and Neovascularization.
Revascularization
ICD-9-CM36.10, 36.2, 36.33, 36.34

In medical and surgical

organ that has had ischemia. It is typically accomplished by surgical means.[1] Vascular bypass and angioplasty
are the two primary means of revascularization.

The term derives from the prefix

vasculature
, which refers to the circulatory structures of an organ.

It is often combined with "urgent" to form urgent vascularization.

Revascularization involves a thorough analysis and

PET scan, CT scan, and X-ray fluoroscopy.[citation needed
]

Applications

For coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease), coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (coronary balloon angioplasty) are the two primary means of revascularization.[2] When those cannot be done, transmyocardial revascularization or percutaneous myocardial revascularization, done with a laser, may be an option.

Treatment for gangrene often requires revascularization, if possible.[3] The surgery is also indicated to treat ischemic wounds (inadequate tissue perfusion) in some forms of chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Revascularization". Medical Dictionary. The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  2. ^ Kalyanasundaram, Arun (April 5, 2012). "Comparison of Revascularization Procedures in Coronary Artery Disease". Drugs, Diseases, and Procedures. Medscape. Retrieved 2017-11-10.
  3. PMID 24126108
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  4. PMID 15147991
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