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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a good alternative to angioplasty for many patients, but it is very invasive. The surgery involves the following processes:
- The chest is opened, and the blood is rerouted through a lung-heart machine.
- The heart is stopped during the procedure.
- Large blood vessels supply the grafts, which are used to reroute the blood. The blood vessel grafts are transplanted in front of...
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Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information
Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will likely want you to undergo an angiogram (cardiac... Read more »Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information
...of all procedures are immediately successful. Since angioplasty is a less invasive procedure than bypass surgery, it has a quicker recovery period than bypass. However, it is not recommended... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...guide that covers short-term recovery in the cardiac care unit of the hospital, including details about bypass and angioplasty recovery, discharge from the hospital, cardiac rehabilitation,... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part II: Recovery
...recovery, from the first few days in the cardiac care unit to months and years later. Details about bypass and angioplasty recovery, discharge from the hospital, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise,... Read more »Angina Treatment Patient Guide- Enhanced External Counterpulsation
...trials show that EECP is a safe and effective choice for people who are considered at high risk for bypass surgery and angioplasty. The procedure is administered in an outpatient setting, does... Read more »Images
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