Coronary Bypass Surgery
Reid Health brings coronary bypass surgery closer to home for the communities we serve. Our skilled surgeons combine expertise with advanced technology and compassionate care.
Restoring heart health with coronary bypass surgery
Coronary bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a lifesaving procedure designed to improve blood flow to the heart in people with coronary artery disease. When blocked or narrowed arteries keep oxygen-rich blood from reaching your heart, CABG creates a new pathway for restoring circulation. Bypass surgery is a collaborative decision made between the cardiologist and surgeon to determine the best course of care for people in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio. CABG not only treats a common form of heart disease, it can also reduce chest pain, shortness of breath, and other serious complications. Our cardiologists and heart surgeons, based in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio, work together to determine whether it’s the right option for you.
Why choose Reid Health
Your heart is in the right place
Here’s why Reid is the right choice for your heart:
- Trusted, coordinated care: Your cardiologist and cardiac surgeon partner closely, and your dedicated patient navigator guides your surgical journey.
- Safety and excellent outcomes: Our experienced, board-certified cardiac surgeons and compassionate team deliver advanced care, prioritizing your safety for consistently strong results.
- Highest level of local care: As the region’s only cardiac surgery program, we provide lifesaving care close to home, avoiding the burden of traveling an hour or more for care.
What happens during coronary bypass surgery?
During coronary bypass surgery, a surgeon removes a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body (a “graft”) and places it near the blocked area of a coronary artery. This graft allows blood to bypass the blockage, restoring healthy blood flow. Traditional bypass surgery involves a large incision in your chest. Your heart is temporarily stopped, and a heart-lung machine circulates blood while the surgeon operates. It’s a type of open-heart surgery and takes about three to six hours to complete.
CABG recovery
Recovery from coronary bypass surgery is a gradual process. You’ll stay in an intensive care unit for your entire recovery, which is usually five to seven days.
Full recovery can take up to 12 weeks, and you’ll need to take regular medications, follow up with your healthcare team, and participate in cardiac rehabilitation.
Cardiac rehabilitation to strengthen your heart
Cardiac rehabilitation at Reid is a medically supervised program designed to help you recover and strengthen your heart after coronary bypass surgery. It combines monitored exercise, heart-healthy education, and emotional support to improve your heart health, reduce the risk of future heart problems, and enhance your quality of life.
Cardiac rehab allows you to safely rebuild your strength, manage risk factors like high blood pressure or cholesterol, and gain the confidence to return to daily activities — all with the help of specialized therapists supporting and cheering you on as you recover.
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