What is Heart Bypass Surgery?
Coronary artery bypass grafting uses a blood vessel from the leg, arm or chest to route blood around blocked heart arteries.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) cost
The price depends on the hospital, the surgeon's experience, the anaesthesia used, the length of the hospital stay and the tests needed before surgery. Each doctor below shows a starting price; the final price is confirmed after the consultation.
Benefits
- Better blood flow to the heart
- Relief from chest pain
- Can improve long-term survival
Possible side effects
- Chest wound pain
- Tiredness for several weeks
- Rarely infection, irregular heartbeat or stroke
Most side effects are mild and temporary. Your surgeon will explain the risks for your case.
Types of heart bypass surgery
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| On-pump bypass | A heart-lung machine supports the body |
| Off-pump bypass | Surgery on the beating heart |
How it is done
- Tests: Angiography and heart checks
- General anaesthesia
- Surgery: New grafts are attached
- Recovery: Intensive care, then the ward
Results and recovery
Recovery takes about six to twelve weeks; cardiac rehabilitation helps.
Consult the best surgeons for heart bypass surgery (cabg)
Clinico Plus lists verified surgeons with their starting prices and where they operate. Send a request with the form on this page and our team will call you to plan your surgery.