Cardiac Bypass Surgery, also known as Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), is done to enhance blood flow to the heart when one or more coronary arteries are blocked or partially blocked.
If you are having symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat especially during physical activity or stress, do visit a doctor. The doctor may do tests like an ECG (Electrocardiogram), stress test, or angiography. The doctor may suggest surgery, if the blockage in the heart is major.
The surgery involves inserting a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body to go around the blocked artery and the surgery will take around 3 to 6 hours, with a hospital stay of 5 to 7 days. The recovery includes rest, medicine, and heart rehabilitation. Always consult a heart specialist to determine the best course of action for you.
