Overview of the procedure:

Coronary artery bypass surgery (also known as CABG or bypass surgery) is a lifesaving heart procedure performed to treat severe coronary artery disease. The surgery involves using healthy blood vessels from the patient’s leg, arm, or chest to bypass blocked or narrowed arteries supplying the heart muscle. This reroutes blood flow, improving oxygen delivery to the heart and reducing the risk of heart attacks. CABG is recommended for patients with multiple blocked arteries, severe symptoms, or those who do not respond to other treatments. International patients often choose bypass surgery for its proven effectiveness in relieving symptoms, improving heart function, and increasing life expectancy.

What are the Benefits and risks?

Benefits

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: Bypasses blockages to ensure the heart receives enough oxygen-rich blood.
• 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳: Significantly reduces chest pain (angina) and shortness of breath.
• 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Helps the heart pump more efficiently, especially in patients with weakened heart muscles.
• 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Most patients experience lasting benefits and a reduced risk of future heart attacks.
• 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: Many patients are walking within a day or two after surgery and discharged in about a week.

Risks

• 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: As with any major surgery, there is a risk of infection at the incision or graft sites.
• 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: There can be bleeding during or after surgery, sometimes requiring transfusion.
• 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀: Some patients may experience irregular heartbeats after surgery.
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸: Although rare, these serious complications can occur during or after the procedure.
• 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: Full recovery may take several weeks, and some patients need cardiac rehabilitation.

Estimated Cost?

The cost of coronary artery bypass surgery generally ranges from $𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 to $𝟯𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗨𝗦𝗗, depending on the country, hospital, surgeon’s expertise, and patient’s overall health condition.

Expected recovery time?

Initial recovery in the hospital usually takes 𝟱–𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, with most patients able to return to light activities within 𝟰–𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀. Full recovery—including resuming normal exercise and work—often takes 𝟮–𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, with cardiac rehabilitation supporting optimal results.