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Coronary artery by-pass surgery

Date: November 1999

Definition:

The undergoing of open heart surgery on the advice of a Consultant Cardiologist to correct narrowing or blockage of one or more coronary arteries with by-pass grafts but excluding balloon angioplasty, laser relief or any other procedures.

No change since July 1999

 

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