Coronary Bypass

(Bypassing clogged arteries to restore blood flow to the heart)

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Coronary bypass surgery – or coronary artery bypass, heart bypass or CABG – redirects blood flow around clogged arteries. The surgery involves harvesting a blood vessel from another location on the body and grafting it to a clogged coronary artery or arteries to restore flow.

Patient Advice

Overall Rating
5.8
average of all patients
Pain
Pain is 4.5 of 10
Inconvenience
Inconvenience is 7 of 10

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Coronary Bypass Preparation:
“Choose a doctor who explains everything, in advance, and to your satisfaction. Ask questions and have the surgeon explain all the risks and after-care.”

After Coronary Bypass Surgery:
“Carefully follow the instructions as to appointments and medications.”

“Report any pain or discomfort to the doctor or nurses. Do not hesitate to communicate.”

 

Patient Stories

Coronary Bypass

I had a severe aortic regurgitation with symptomatic congestive heart failure; the doctor told me in order to get better, I had to have heart surgery. Read More

Crystal, female, 60, Massachusetts

Coronary Bypass

I have had three coronary bypasses. I had my first heart attack at age 47. I went to the doctor and they rushed me to the hospital. Read More

Howard, male, 73, New York

 

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