Who needs coronary artery bypass grafting?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is only used to treat people who have severe coronary artery disease (CAD) that could lead to a heart attack. Your doctor may recommend CABG if other treatments, such as lifestyle changes or medicines, haven’t worked. He or she also may recommend CABG if you have severe blockages in the large coronary arteries that supply a major part of the heart muscle with blood-especially if your heart’s pumping action has already been weakened. CABG also may be a treatment option if you have blockages in the heart that can’t be treated with angioplasty. Your doctor will determine if you’re a candidate for CABG based on a number of factors. These include the presence and severity of CAD symptoms, the severity and location of blockages in your coronary arteries, your response to other treatments, your quality of life, and any other medical problems you may have. In some cases, CABG may be performed on an emergency basis, such as pending or during a heart attack
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