Heart Bypass Surgery
Alternate Names : Bypass Surgery - Heart, CABG, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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Heart Bypass Surgery: Expectations after Surgery
Every year over one half million Americans have coronary bypass surgery to relieve symptoms and prolong their lives. In the majority of people who have the surgery, the grafts remain open and functioning for 10 to 15 years.
CABG will improve blood flow to the heart but NOT prevent the eventual recurrence of coronary blockage. Lifestyle changes are necessary -- such as not smoking, improved diet, regular exercise, and treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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