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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

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USD 5000 – USD 9700

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Quick facts

Treatment type Open-heart surgery

Hospital stay About 5-7 days, including ICU

Return to activities 6-12 weeks

Anaesthesia General

What is it

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by creating a new pathway around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries.

Why it is done

To restore oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart muscle, relieve symptoms such as angina and improve heart function.

Who needs it

Severe narrowing or blockage in several coronary arteries Left main coronary artery disease Reduced heart function Persistent symptoms despite medicines or angioplasty Diabetes with multi-vessel coronary artery disease

Types and options

Grafts commonly used: the internal mammary artery from the chest wall, the saphenous vein from the leg, and the radial artery from the arm. Approaches: traditional CABG, off-pump CABG where appropriate, and minimally invasive CABG where appropriate.

Tests before treatment

Coronary angiography ECG Echocardiography Cardiac imaging Assessment of heart function Evaluation of the coronary artery blockages Overall surgical risk assessment

How it is done

A healthy blood vessel is taken from the chest, leg or arm and used to carry blood around the blocked section of the coronary artery.

Recovery

Usually around five to seven days in hospital, including recovery in intensive care. A return to normal activities generally takes six to twelve weeks, depending on the patient and the type of surgery. Long-term care means a heart-healthy diet, regular physical activity, the prescribed medications, cardiac rehabilitation where recommended and regular cardiac follow-up.

Benefits and outcomes

Relieves chest pain Improves blood flow to the heart Improves quality of life Can improve survival in appropriately selected patients Provides a long-term solution for coronary artery disease

Risks and complications

Bleeding Infection Abnormal heart rhythm Stroke Blood clots Kidney complications Heart attack Complications related to anaesthesia or surgery Graft blockage or failure over time

Preparing to travel

Complete cardiac evaluation Coronary angiography and the required imaging Review medications and medical history Pre-operative blood tests Anaesthesia assessment Follow the surgical team's instructions before surgery

How it is done

1
Graft harvesting
A healthy blood vessel is carefully harvested from the chest, leg or arm.
2
Preparing for bypass
The patient is connected to a heart-lung machine and the heart may be temporarily stopped, or the surgery may be performed while the heart is beating.
3
Creating the bypass
One end of the graft is attached beyond the blocked portion of the coronary artery.
4
Connecting to the aorta
The other end of the graft may be connected to the aorta to create a new pathway for blood flow.
5
Restoring blood flow
The graft allows oxygen-rich blood to bypass the blockage and reach the heart muscle.
6
Closing and recovery
The surgical incisions are closed and the patient is moved to intensive care for monitoring and recovery.

Where you can have this

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MedVista Demo Hospital (test account)

USD 5000–9700

5 days in hospital · 12 days in country

Doctors who perform this

Dr A. Demo

Director, Cardiac Sciences

MedVista Demo Hospital (test account) · 22 years

What it costs

USD 5000 – USD 9700 The range hospitals publish for this treatment. Your own price is confirmed after a surgeon reviews your reports. (1 providers) Get a treatment quote

What changes the price

Number of bypasses required Type of grafts used Surgical approach Hospital selected Cardiac surgeon and medical team Diagnostic investigations Intensive care and hospital stay Your medical condition