Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Benefits, Risks, and Complications

CABG is a hugely beneficial procedure, though it comes with both common surgical risks and unique complications.

CABG Benefits, Risks, Complications
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  • CABG is a time-tested procedure, with about 200,000 performed every year (also the most commonly performed cardiac surgery worldwide).

  • It has proven quality of life benefits.

  • It also comes with surgical risks, as well as risks unique to cardiac procedures.

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CABG benefits & advantages

CABG risks & complications

Coronary artery bypass surgery is open-heart surgery. All surgeries have some risks. While most of these risks and complications are avoidable or treatable, it’s still important to understand them.

Complication risk is higher if the surgery is done as an emergency procedure.

Your loved one's specific risk of complications after bypass surgery (CABG) also depends on their overall health before surgery. These medical conditions increase the risk of complications:

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