Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (Part 2): Avoiding Complications and Readmission
In order to maximize recovery and minimize the chance of hospital readmission, patients must take an active role in their recovery. This program will share what to expect early in the recovery process as well as common complications, how to prevent them and what to do if they arise.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (Part 3): Recovery and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Recovery from coronary artery bypass can be a lengthy process. Learn what you might expect during this process and how cardiac rehabilitation should be a primary tool in your road to recovery.
Your doctor performed coronary artery bypass graft surgery (also called CABG, pronounced "cabbage"). This surgery created new pathways around blocked parts of your heart's blood vessels, allowing blood to reach your heart muscle. Your doctor used a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body (a graft) to restore blood flow.
