CABG (Bypass) Surgery in Bengaluru

If you have suffered from following symptoms or have noticed them in your family members who are senior citizens then its time you see your doctor:

• Palpitations - Palpitations are characterized by abnormal heartbeats and the person suffering becomes aware of his/her beats in such a condition.
• Severe angina - Angina is a condition where the person feels a squeezing sensation in his/her chest as a result of inadequate supply of blood to the heart.
• Fatigue - Tiredness felt after simplest of tasks is an indicator of clogged arteries and cause of bypass surgery.
• Heaviness - Feeling of heaviness on organs like throat, upper back, jaws and arms is indicator of coronary artery disease.

A bypass procedure is a anxiety-inducing procedure, but also a necessary one for restoring heart health and blood supply. However, these are the measures you could implement for reducing the stress you experience:

• Consent form - You will be asked to fill and sign a consent form before getting the bypass surgery scheduled for yourself.
• Blood and diagnostic tests - The doctor may order a number of blood and diagnostic tests for confirming your physical well-being required for going ahead with the surgery.
• 8 hour fasting window - It is necessary to maintain 8 hour fasting prior to the surgery.
• Implanted device - You need to tell your doctor regarding any device implant you have undergone in the past.
• Have a talk with your doctor - Have a discussion with your doctor regarding all of your queries well before the surgery.