cardiac surgery
Procedure preparations
In coronary artery bypass surgery a new path is opened for the blood to go around the partially or completely blocked arteries around the heart, and that’s is done by using a healthy blood vessel from the chest or leg.
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is done in many conditions, such as a blockage in the left main heart artery, severe narrowing of the main heart artery, severe chest pain caused by narrowing of several heart arteries, damage in more than one heart artery and the left ventricle not working well, a blocked heart artery that can't be treated with coronary angioplasty, and a failed angioplasty with or without stents.
CABG surgery can be done with or without using a heart-lung bypass machine, which works by bumping blood for the body instead of the heart until finishing the procedure, depending on the case.
Coronary artery bypass grafting is done under general anesthesia, and it takes 3-6 hours, depending on the case. The patient must stay in the hospital for a few days under monitoring.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- The patient must stop smoking before the procedure.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure.
- The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Anesthesia problems.
- Infections.
- Bleeding.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Blood clots.
- Stroke.
- Long-term need for a breathing machine.
- Kidney disease.
- The risk of having complications increases after a bypass surgery if the patient has a kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, COPD, or a peripheral artery disease.
Procedure instructions
- Some side effects might occur temporarily after coronary artery bypass surgery, such as constipation, loss of appetite, pain, fatigue, insomnia, memory problems, depression, and mood swings.
- You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least six weeks.
- The doctor gives you instructions about how you get back to your daily routine and how to take care of the incision.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by the surgeon and the regular visits.
- Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
- Full recovery might take 6-12 weeks or more, depending on the case.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Syria: " In coronary artery bypass surgery a new path is opened for the blood to go around the partially or completely blocked arteries around the heart, and that’s is done by using a healthy blood vessel from the chest or leg. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is done in many conditions, such as a blockage in the left main heart artery, severe narrowing of the main heart artery, severe chest pain caused by narrowing of...
How do I prepare for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. The patient must stop smoking before the procedure. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure. The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
" Some side effects might occur temporarily after coronary artery bypass surgery, such as constipation , loss of appetite, pain, fatigue, insomnia , memory problems, depression , and mood swings. You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least six weeks. The doctor gives you instructions about how you get back to your daily routine and how to take care of the incision. You must stick to the...
Which specialty is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery related to?
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is related to: cardiac surgery.
Where can I get Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in Syria?
You can get Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in cardiac surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
" Anesthesia problems. Infections. Bleeding. Irregular heartbeat . Blood clots. Stroke . Long-term need for a breathing machine. Kidney disease. The risk of having complications increases after a bypass surgery if the patient has a kidney disease, diabetes , obesity , COPD , or a peripheral artery disease. "
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