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Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG): Open-heart surgery that uses a vein or artery to bypass blocked heart arteries. It is done for severe or multiple blockages, especially with diabetes.
Open-heart surgery that uses a vein or artery to bypass blocked heart arteries.
Severe or multiple blockages, especially with diabetes.
Tests of heart, lungs and kidneys; stop smoking.
Bleeding, infection, irregular heartbeat, stroke, kidney problems.
Hospital stay about a week; recovery 6 to 12 weeks with cardiac rehabilitation.
What is bypass surgery?
Open-heart surgery that uses a vein or artery to bypass blocked heart arteries.
Why is bypass surgery done?
Severe or multiple blockages, especially with diabetes.
How do I prepare for bypass surgery?
Tests of heart, lungs and kidneys; stop smoking.
How long is recovery after bypass surgery?
Hospital stay about a week; recovery 6 to 12 weeks with cardiac rehabilitation.
What are the risks of bypass surgery?
Bleeding, infection, irregular heartbeat, stroke, kidney problems.
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