Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Severe coronary artery disease (CAD) is treated surgically with a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). To restore appropriate blood flow to the heart, blocked or restricted arteries must be bypassed. Surgeons build a new path for oxygen-rich blood from a healthy blood vessel—often taken from the leg (saphenous vein), chest (internal mammary artery), or arm (radial artery).
We advise CABG for patients with several blockages, significant chest pain (angina), or high-risk cardiac disease. Under general anaesthesia, a heart-lung machine performs the surgery, maintaining circulation while temporarily stopping the heart.

Following CABG calls for lifestyle adjustments including a heart-healthy diet, consistent exercise, and medication to stop further blockages. Though long-term success depends on keeping a healthy lifestyle, most patients get major symptom relief and have better heart function.
Still one of the best treatments for severe coronary artery disease, CABG greatly lowers the risk of heart attacks and raises life expectancy. Like any major surgery, it does, however, include hazards, including infection, haemorrhage, or stroke; hence, patient selection and post-operative care are absolutely vital.