Symptoms Addressed by CABG

• Chest pain or angina

• Shortness of breath and fatigue

• Reduced exercise tolerance

• Heart failure symptoms caused by blocked arteries

• Dizziness or fainting due to poor heart perfusion

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

   • Coronary angiography, echocardiography, CT scans, and blood tests

   • Evaluation of overall heart function and comorbidities

2. CABG Surgery

   • General anesthesia administered

   • Median sternotomy (chest opening) or minimally invasive approach

   • Grafts (saphenous vein, internal mammary artery, or radial artery) bypass blocked coronary arteries

   • Surgery performed on-pump (heart-lung machine) or off-pump (beating heart)

3. Post-operative Care

   • ICU stay for 2–5 days with continuous monitoring

   • Medications for heart function and clot prevention

   • Gradual mobilization, physiotherapy, and lifestyle modifications

   • Regular follow-up to monitor graft function and cardiac health

Benefits of CABG

• Restores blood flow to the heart, reducing angina

• Improves heart function and quality of life

• Reduces risk of future heart attacks

• Effective long-term solution for multi-vessel coronary artery disease

• Can be combined with valve surgery or other cardiac procedures if required

Cost of CABG Surgery in India

Table 1: Average CABG Surgery Cost in India

Factors Affecting CABG Cost

1. Number of grafts required – Multi-vessel bypass increases cost

2. Surgical technique – On-pump vs off-pump or minimally invasive procedures

3. Hospital and ICU facilities – Advanced cardiac centers charge higher fees

4. Patient condition – Comorbidities or complications may extend hospitalization

5. Pre- and post-operative care – Imaging, medications, ICU stay, and rehabilitation contribute to overall cost