Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Post-Surgical Complications

There are many signs and symptoms of post-surgical complications to watch for after discharge home from the hospital.

Post-CABG Complications
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Helpful Highlights

  • There are complications associated with surgery, in general, and there are complications unique to bypass surgery (CABG).

  • Surgical site infection is the most frequent complication.

  • There are times to call the cardiologist or primary care provider, and there are times to call for emergency services (9-1-1).

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Surgical complications, in general

For any of the following symptoms, contact the cardiologist or primary care provider.

*Note that half of older adults aged 55 and over do not mount a fever response. (Fever is taken to mean > 100.4F/38C on 2 consecutive days or > 102.2F/39C on any one day.)

Post-CABG complications

For any of the following symptoms, contact the cardiologist or primary care provider.

Call for an ambulance (9-1-1)

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