Coronary Artery Bypass
A bypass surgery redirects blood flow around clogged arteries, lessening the risk of blood clots and improving oxygen circulation to the heart. In a coronary artery bypass, a surgeon takes a blood vessel from the chest or leg area and attaches it to the aorta, creating a “bypass” below the clogged section to restore blood flow to the heart. Depending upon the amount of blockage, a patient may have more than one bypass during this procedure. The operation will be completed in three to six hours, and the patient will remain under observation in the intensive care unit for several days following the surgery.
