Symptoms Addressed by CABG

• Persistent chest pain or angina

• Shortness of breath and fatigue

• Dizziness or fainting due to poor heart perfusion

• Heart failure symptoms caused by blocked arteries

• Reduced exercise tolerance and quality of life

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-operative Assessment

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

   • Assessment of heart function and comorbidities

2. Surgery

   • General anesthesia is administered

   • Median sternotomy (opening of the chest) or minimally invasive approaches

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

   • On-pump (heart-lung machine) or off-pump (beating heart) technique used

3. Post-operative Care

   • ICU stay for 2–5 days with monitoring

   • Medications for heart function and clot prevention

   • Gradual mobilization, physiotherapy, and lifestyle modification

   • Regular follow-up with cardiologist for long-term outcomes

Benefits of Heart Bypass Surgery

• Restores blood flow to the heart, reducing angina

• Improves heart function and quality of life

• Prevents heart attacks in high-risk patients

• Long-term solution for multiple blocked coronary arteries

• Can be combined with valve repair or other cardiac procedures if needed

Cost of Heart Bypass Surgery in India

Table 1: Average CABG Cost in India

Factors Affecting CABG Cost

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

2. Surgical approach – Off-pump or minimally invasive techniques may vary in cost

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

4. Patient condition – Comorbidities and complications can increase hospitalization and expenses

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