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Definition
Purpose
Preparation
What to Expect
Recovery
Long-Term Care
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What Is Heart Bypass Surgery?
The duration of the surgery is about four to six hours. After the procedure, you will be taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) or the coronary intensive care unit (CICU) to recover.
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Various Surgery Techniques
There are several variations of the surgical technique that differ from an open CABG procedure, these include:
Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
This procedure has several advantage such as a quicker recovery time, fewer side effects, and a decrease in the need for blood transfusions.
Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB)
TECAB is performed through four to five fingertip-sized slits with the help of the da Vinci Surgical System. This system enables the surgeon better control and precision than traditional surgical methods.
Hybrid Technique (Bypass plus stenting)
Other advantages of the hybrid technique include:
Each type of procedure has its own complexities, benefits, risks, prerequisites, and contraindications. Be sure to speak to your surgeon about which procedure is right for you.
Contraindications
This is a major procedure. Your prognosis, age, and any comorbidities, among other things, will all factor into your healthcare provider’s recommendation.
Benefits
Potential Risks
Purpose of Heart Bypass Surgery
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How to Prepare
What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
On the day of your surgery, you will go to the hospital and check in before your procedure, you will also:
These are just a few examples of things that will be important to your long-term recovery. Keep in mind that there are many sources of support to help you along the way, such as support groups, nutritionists and other medical professionals to help you implement these and other healthy lifestyle changes.
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