Other Names: CABG, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Open Heart Surgery
?What is the procedure
Treat blocked heart arteries by creating new pathways for blood to flow into the heart muscle. It works by taking arteries or veins from other parts of your body — called grafts — and using them to reroute blood around the blocked artery. The patient may have one, two, three or more bypass grafts, depending on the number of blocked coronary arteries. It requires several days in the hospital
?Why bypass surgery
One of the most common and effective procedures for managing blood clots to the heart muscle
Improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart
Relieves chest pain (angina pectoris)
Reduces the risk of a heart attack
Improves ability to physical activity
