About Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease, which occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart with oxygen-rich blood become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup.

Treatment Procedure

1. Preoperative evaluation: Before surgery, the patient undergoes a thorough health evaluation to identify potential risks or complications.
2. Anesthesia: General anesthesia is administered to put the patient to sleep and prevent pain during the surgery.
3. Incision: A chest incision is made to access the heart.
4. Harvesting graft vessels: Healthy blood vessels are obtained from another part of the body, such as the leg.
5. Bypass grafting: The graft vessels are attached to the coronary artery above and below the blocked section, creating a bypass around the blockage.
6. Closure: Once bypass grafting is complete, the incision is closed and bandaged.
7. Postoperative care: The patient is closely monitored in the hospital for several days for proper healing and recovery.

Outcome and Recovery

Recovery after CABG surgery generally takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Success Rate

The success rate for coronary artery bypass surgery is between 95% to 100%.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's

• Take all prescribed medications
• Adopt a healthy diet
• Engage in light physical activity
• Practice good hygiene
• Report any symptoms of infection

Don'ts

• Lift heavy objects
• Drive yourself
• Smoke or use tobacco products
• Drink alcohol
• Skip medications