Heart Bypass Surgery

Experts begin with a customary physical examination, taking detailed medical family histories. This is typically followed by a series of diagnostic tests: Electrocardiogram (ECG): Measures pulse rate rhythm to assess heart stability. Echocardiogram: Utilises sound waves to create an image of the heart, allowing specialists to evaluate how well the heart its valves are functioning. Stress Test: Assesses the heart's performance during physical exertion, such as walking on a treadmill. Chest X-ray: Provides clear images of the lungs, heart, other organs inside the chest cavity. Coronary Angiography: Uses contrast dye to detect blockages in the coronary arteries measures blood flow through the heart’s vessels. Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Heart Bypass Surgery, also known as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), is performed under general anaesthesia. The procedure involves: The removal of healthy blood vessels (grafts) from the chest, legs, or arms. The grafts are then connected above below the blocked section of the coronary artery, allowing blood to bypass the obstruction. Medications are administered to stop protect the heart during the operation, while a cardiopulmonary bypass machine maintains blood circulation. Once the grafts are secured, the heart is restarted using controlled electrical impulses, normal circulation is gradually restored. The entire procedure typically takes between three to six hours, followed by careful monitoring during the recovery period to ensure optimal heart function.