The coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the entire muscles of your heart. As you age, there is an increase in the risk of damage and narrowing of these arteries. Fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the arteries result in blocking or narrowing the passage of blood flow. Such issues call for a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery.
CABG Surgery is surgical method used to treat coronary heart disease. Coronary Artery disease (CAD) is a group of diseases that includes stable angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate medical attention for such disorders can be life saving.
CABG Surgery is commonly known as Heart Bypass Surgery. Heart Bypass word refers to creating a bypass to your heart for blood flow. Heart surgeons can take a healthy piece of blood vessel from your leg or wrist or chest, to attach to the narrowed or blocked coronary artery area. This new blood vessel is called as a graft. Number of grafts will depend on the severity of your coronary artery disease and the count of narrowed coronary blood vessels.
A CABG Surgery is carried out under the influence of general anesthesia to keep you unconscious during the operation. The entire operation takes nearly around three to six hours.
Patients need to stay at the hospital for at-least seven days after having a heart bypass surgery. Recovery time of every individual slightly varies. Generally, you are able to sit after 24 hours post-surgery. You can start certain activities like walking after three days. After getting discharge from the hospital, you need to take it easy for few weeks. You should be able to resume your normal activities after six weeks, that includes driving, working, etc. Most individuals recover completely within 12 weeks.