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… the diseased artery to increase blood flow to the heart muscle. The doctor typically … or blocked arteries, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle tissue. Incision in … that protects the heart (pericardium). Blood flow is rerouted slide 4 of 5 < Prev Next …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… graft (CABG) surgery, your surgeon will use a healthy blood vessel from another part of your … vessel The surgeon can remove a piece of healthy blood vessel from these places in the … assistant may begin to remove, or harvest, a healthy blood vessel from your arm (radial …
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… direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) MIDCAB … during the same surgery. OPCAB The off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) technique … direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) MIDCAB …
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… home a few days after the completion of your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure, it may take …
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… parts. Specifically, your surgeon will: Handle your heart and blood vessels. Graft the … your vital signs. They will correct any changes in your blood pressure, heart rhythm, … And they assist the surgeon with the handling of those tools. Perfusionist The …
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Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass surgery? You have several responsibilities while you are recovering from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, …
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… What happens in the first 24 hours after CABG surgery? After your coronary artery bypass … more practical and comfortable. What to think about After you have been transferred to a … more practical and comfortable. What to think about After you have been transferred to a …
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Topic Overview What happens at the hospital before the CABG procedure? You will likely need to check into the hospital the night before or morning of your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) …
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… tests may be done to assess your kidney and liver functions and provide information on the … If you are an organ and tissue donor, your liver, lungs, kidneys, and other organs can be … tests may be done to assess your kidney and liver functions and provide information on the …
