Cardiac bypass surgery in India

Cardiac bypass surgery : Cardiac bypass surgery, commonly referred to as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. It's primarily performed for patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD), where the coronary arteries—the vessels that supply blood to the heart—become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup). This reduced blood flow can lead to chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and, in severe cases, heart attacks.

The goal is to bypass blocked sections of the coronary arteries by grafting blood vessels from other parts of the body (often the saphenous vein from the leg, the radial artery from the arm, or the internal mammary artery from the chest) to restore normal blood flow to the heart muscle.

Treatment procedure :

• Blood vessels (grafts) are then taken from another part of the body and connected to the coronary arteries to bypass the blockages.
• CABG can be performed with the heart stopped (on-pump CABG, using a heart-lung machine) or with the heart still beating (off-pump CABG).

CABG are generaly advised when :

• There are multiple blocked coronary arteries.
• The left main coronary artery (the main supplier of blood to the heart) is significantly narrowed.
• Less invasive treatments, like angioplasty or medication, aren’t effective.

Recovery and Outcome :

CABG can greatly improve symptoms, enhance quality of life, and reduce the risk of heart attack in patients with severe coronary artery disease. Recovery usually involves a hospital stay followed by several weeks to months of gradual rehabilitation.