Heart troubles and cardiac worries are getting as common as any other issue happening to people in urban settings. And so are angiographies, bypass surgeries and angioplasties becoming very common procedures for medical authorities and cardiac specialists.
The bypass surgery procedure commences with an analgesic being injected into the patient. This makes him/her unconscious. Thereafter, the surgeon makes an opening into the patient's chest for examining the heart. Blood vessels from another body-part are then attached to the coronary artery for grafting. Heparin; that is an injectable for thinning blood, is then given to the patient to prevent blood clotting. The bypass surgery usually takes three - six hours.
You are eligible for CABG bypass surgery if you fulfil any of the following criteria:
Lifestyle changes so as to not trigger a repeat heart attack in future are very important. These changes include quitting unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking, exercising regularly, dietary changes and keeping stress to a minimum. However, get in touch with your doctor immediately if you notice problems like aching near the chest bone incision, constipation, loss of sleep, lack of appetite, breathlessness, fever and excessive sweating.