bypass graft

A bypass graft is a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow around a blocked or narrowed artery, often in the heart. Surgeons take a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body, like the leg or chest, and attach it beyond the blockage. This creates a new route for blood to reach the heart muscle, helping to relieve chest pain and reduce the risk of a heart attack. The procedure is commonly used to treat coronary artery disease when other treatments haven't been effective.