OPEN HEART SURGERY

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a type of surgery that includes grafted artery or vein bypasses (that is, goes around) the blocked portion of the coronary artery and improves blood flow to the heart. This surgery is performed for patients who have severe blocked coronary artery disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease.

Coronary artery disease is a condition in which a substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries Plaque can narrow or block the coronary arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart.

  • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is performed for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) to improve quality of life and reduce cardiac-related mortality

POST CABG/ BY PASS HEART SURGERY CARE

Do's

  1. After heart surgery, your body must heal for several weeks
  2. During the day, balance your activity with rest times
  3. You may climb stairs with rest intermittent in between.
  4. Consult your surgeon before driving
  5. Shower daily

Don’t

  1. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavier than 10 pounds for six weeks after surgery. this includes carrying children, groceries, suitcases, and moving furniture.
  2. Try not to take a lot of naps during the day.
  3. In the evening, avoid caffeine, including chocolate, coffee, tea, and some sodas.
  4. Don’t hold your breath during any activity, especially when lifting anything or when using the rest room.

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IF YOU'RE A CANDIDATE FOR CABG, THE GOALS OF HAVING THE SURGERY INCLUDE

  • Improving your quality of life and decreasing angina and other CHD symptoms
  • Allowing you to resume a more active lifestyle
  • Improving the pumping action of your heart if it has been damaged by a heart attack
  • Lowering the risk of a heart attack (in some patients, such as those who have diabetes)
  • Improving your chance of survival