Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Open heart surgery to bypass blocked coronary arteries using a grafted blood vessel to restore heart blood flow.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Cardiothoracic Surgery specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is typically performed with General. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) has a documented success rate of 97% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.