CABG, is also known as Coronary artery bypass grafting, which is a surgery performed by surgeons to improve blood flow to the patient’s heart. Those suffering from acute coronary heart disease should undergo CABG. Coronary artery disease develops when plague develops inside the wall of the arteries.

CABG surgery time varies from four to five hours. During the coronary artery bypass grafting procedure, the aorta is clamped off for an hour, during which the body is supported by cardiopulmonary bypass for one and half hours. CABG recovery procedure should be strictly followed as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will advice you how to assess any kind of infections or complications, how to care for incisions, and when to call the doctor for follow up appointments.