{"id":73,"date":"2011-02-07T09:24:33","date_gmt":"2011-02-07T09:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/2011\/02\/07\/heart-bypass-common-medical-tourism-procedures\/"},"modified":"2020-07-22T09:52:32","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T04:22:32","slug":"heart-bypass-common-medical-tourism-procedures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/heart-bypass-common-medical-tourism-procedures\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart Bypass &#8211; Common Medical Tourism Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is commonly performed to restore normal blood flow to the heart in patients having a blockage of one or more coronary arteries, thereby reducing the risk of death and angina. During the surgery, blocked coronary arteries are bypassed by a blood vessel graft, mostly taken from the patient&#8217;s own arteries and veins located in the leg, arm, or chest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it is needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coronary artery disease with blockage in at least 2 to 3 major coronary arteries<\/li>\n<li>Mild exertion causes severe angina or chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Poor left ventricular function<\/li>\n<li>No response to conservative treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Symptoms of coronary artery diseases include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Weakness, tiredness, reduced exertion capacity<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness, palpitations<\/li>\n<li>Swelling of leg, weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Facts and Figures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The description of patients with heart failure can be seen in the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest preserved medical documents written around1600 BC.<\/li>\n<li>Coronary artery atherosclerosis is the main cause of coronary artery disease, and is responsible for a majority of deaths in both men and women in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The first coronary artery bypass surgery was performed by a team of surgeons led by Dr. Robert Goetz in 1960 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine\u2014Bronx Municipal Hospital Center.<\/li>\n<li>According to AHA data 448,000 CABG surgeries were performed in the year 2006 in America.<\/li>\n<li>The risk of developing coronary artery disease is equally prevalent among men and women, in all races.\u00a0 The risk increases from the 40 and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>The mortality rate is higher in women, because women develop coronary artery disease approximately 10 years later than men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advantages and Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Advantages:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marked improvement in symptoms such as chest pain and ischemia.<\/li>\n<li>The surgery helps patients resume a normal life and improves quality of life.<\/li>\n<li>It reduces the risk of heart attack and extends a patient\u2019s lifespan.<\/li>\n<li>High success rate; approximately 90% of patients are satisfied with the results and experience major improvements after the heart bypass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Disadvantages:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart bypass\u00a0does not prevent the recurrence of coronary artery blockage.<\/li>\n<li>The overall\u00a0 mortality rate associated with\u00a0heart bypass\u00a0is 4-5 %.<\/li>\n<li>Increased risk of chest infection and lung complications.<\/li>\n<li>Possibility of short term memory loss and ability to think clearly. Usually these symptoms subside within 6 months after the surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Risks and Complications:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Blockage or closing of graft.<\/li>\n<li>Damage to adjacent arteries and veins.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal heart rates&#8211; arrhythmia<\/li>\n<li>High or low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots can increase the risk of heart attack.<\/li>\n<li>Kidney failure<\/li>\n<li>Depression or mood swings.<\/li>\n<li>Anaesthesia reaction<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Pulmonary embolism<\/li>\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pre-operative preparations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The surgery should ideally be performed when a\u00a0 patient becomes medically stable following a heart attack.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid dental treatment before the CABG or take antibiotics as per the surgeon\u2019s advice.<\/li>\n<li>Complete physical examination<\/li>\n<li>Blood and urinalysis<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic tests like ECG, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, X-rays.<\/li>\n<li>Consultation with surgeon or doctor a week prior to surgery; doctor will prescribe medications and provide advice as to medicines that need to be discontinued.<\/li>\n<li>Inform the surgeon about smoking and alcohol consumption patterns. Quit smoking.<\/li>\n<li>Notify the surgeon if you develop a cold, fever or sore throat a few days before surgery is scheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Arrangements with family and\/or friends to help during the post-operative rehabilitation.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare home as per the requirements for recovery after the surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Post-operative care:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually the patient will need to stay at the hospital for 7-10 days after the surgery, including the first few days in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patient\u2019s vital statistics will be monitored constantly.<\/li>\n<li>The drainage tube will be removed within 1-3 days after surgery.<\/li>\n<li>There will be some discomfort in the chest during activity for about 2 months.<\/li>\n<li>Cardiac rehabilitation will commence once patient becomes stable, within a few days of the surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do&#8217;s, Don&#8217;ts and Precautions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do keep the incision clean and dry.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t cross the legs and keep the feet elevated if the saphenous vein is used for the graft<\/li>\n<li>Do walk daily as per the instructions of the surgeon<\/li>\n<li>Follow the prescribed lifestyle changes to for optimum results.<\/li>\n<li>Quit smoking<\/li>\n<li>Do maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in a post cardiac rehabilitation program.<\/li>\n<li>Do take the prescribed medication meticulously.<\/li>\n<li>Do be regular at follow up visits with surgeon and physician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fdfd521071161cba44192976af7f7799\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; 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