revascularization

[ ree-vas-kyuh-ler-uh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the restoration of the blood circulation of an organ or area, achieved by unblocking obstructed or disrupted blood vessels or by surgically implanting replacements.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revascularization¹

First recorded in 1950–55; revascularize + -ation

Example Sentences

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure.

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"In patients with moderate narrowing or blockage of the arteries, there can be ambiguity about who would benefit from invasive testing and revascularization procedures," Dr. Randhawa said.

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"Our findings show that revascularization, which restores sufficient blood flow back into the legs, significantly improves quality of life. This confirms the critical role that revascularization plays not just in extending the length of patients' lives but also its importance in optimizing their wellbeing."

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This study is limited in that patients filled out quality-of-life questionnaires at distinct periods throughout the trial, but these time points did not necessarily line up with significant health events such as additional revascularization procedures or amputations.

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"But for those patients where there is some circumstance that makes a complete revascularization complicated, one might choose to wait, since there was no difference in the most serious complications -- new heart attack and death," says Felix Böhm.

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