Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure aimed at improving blood flow to the heart in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD occurs when the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart, become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque and fatty deposits).
During CABG surgery, the surgeon creates new routes, called bypasses, around the blocked or narrowed arteries using healthy blood vessels from other parts of the body, such as the saphenous vein in the leg, the internal mammary artery, or the radial artery in the arm. These new blood vessels allow blood to flow freely to the heart muscle, reducing symptoms like chest pain and improving heart function.
CABG surgery is typically recommended when:
Angina (chest pain) becomes severe and uncontrollable.
The heart's ability to pump blood is compromised due to blocked arteries.
Non-surgical treatments, like medication and angioplasty, have been ineffective or unsuitable.
CABG surgery can significantly improve quality of life, prevent heart attacks, and prolong survival in patients with severe coronary artery disease.
Understanding the underlying causes and risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD) is essential for preventing the need for CABG surgery. The primary cause of CAD is the buildup of plaque inside the arteries, which narrows the blood vessels and restricts blood flow to the heart.
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