Understanding Bypass Surgery (CABG): Benefits, Types, Recovery time, and Risks
Bypass surgery, also known by the name heart bypass surgery or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a major operation performed for blocked arteries. When the blood vessels narrow or are blocked by atherosclerosis (plaque deposition of cholesterol and fat), it cuts off oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart and leads to a heart attack. …
