recanalization

[ree-kan-l-uh-zey-shuhn, ree-kuh-nal-]

noun

Surgery.

1. the reopening of a previously occluded passageway within a blood vessel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of recanalization¹

First recorded in 1950–55; re- + canalize + -ation

Example Sentences

We should think about treating both the myocardial infarction both by quick recanalization of the vessel to restore oxygenated blood supply and also by targeting immune cells to mitigate the arrhythmic effects of the injury.

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The primary issue with EVT is the risk of recanalization, or a return of blood flow into the original aneurysm.

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Over the next few days, emboli are completely engulfed by the endothelium and extravasated into the perivascular space, leading to vessel recanalization and blood flow reestablishment.

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However, we do believe structural heart interventions to be realistic therapeutic targets, including delivery and repair of cardiac valve devices, non-surgical access and closure of large transthoracic cardiac access ports, repair of other cardiac structural defects, and enhanced image guidance of peripheral artery interventions such as recanalization of chronic occlusion.”

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