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What is natural bypass surgery?

Published in Cardiology 1 min read

Natural bypass surgery refers to the process where the body develops alternative routes for blood flow around blocked arteries, often stimulated by non-surgical procedures. This process creates new pathways for blood to reach the heart.

Understanding Natural Bypass

Instead of traditional surgery, natural bypass aims to encourage the body to create its own detours around blockages. This is achieved through the growth of collateral vessels.

How it Works

The "natural bypass machine" describes the mechanism by which certain treatments, such as External Counterpulsation (ECP), promote the growth of these collateral vessels. These newly formed vessels act as alternative routes for blood to reach the heart, circumventing the blocked arteries. This eliminates the need for invasive surgical procedures.

  • Stimulation of Vessel Growth: Procedures like ECP encourage the formation of collateral vessels.
  • Alternative Routes: These vessels provide new pathways for blood flow.
  • Non-Invasive: It avoids the need for surgical intervention.