Heart Bypass Surgery in Kanpur

Heart bypass surgery, also known as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), is a procedure that creates a new pathway for blood to flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. A healthy blood vessel from another part of the body is used to bypass the blockage, improving blood supply to the heart muscle.

This surgery is commonly recommended for patients with severe coronary artery disease when medications or angioplasty are not sufficient.

Your cardiologist may recommend heart bypass surgery if you have:

• Severe blockage in one or more coronary arteries
• Persistent chest pain (angina)
• Multiple blocked arteries
• Reduced blood flow to the heart
• High risk of heart attack
• Unsuccessful or unsuitable angioplasty

A detailed cardiac evaluation helps determine the most appropriate treatment.

Coronary artery disease develops when fatty deposits (plaque) build up inside the arteries supplying blood to the heart.

Common risk factors include:

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Family history of heart disease
• Physical inactivity
• Unhealthy diet

Managing these risk factors is important even after surgery.

Before surgery, patients undergo a comprehensive cardiac evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, echocardiography, coronary angiography, and other investigations.

During the procedure:

• General anaesthesia is administered.
• A healthy blood vessel is taken from the leg, chest, or arm.
• The surgeon creates a bypass around the blocked artery.
• Blood flow to the heart is restored.
• The chest is closed after ensuring stable heart function.

Depending on the patient’s condition, one or multiple bypass grafts may be performed.

Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same.

Open heart surgery: refers to any surgery in which the chest is opened to operate on the heart. It includes procedures such as valve repair, congenital heart defect correction, and heart bypass surgery.

Heart bypass surgery: is one specific type of open heart surgery performed to treat blocked coronary arteries.

Heart bypass surgery offers several long-term benefits, including:

• Improved blood flow to the heart
• Relief from chest pain
• Reduced risk of heart attack
• Improved heart function
• Better exercise tolerance
• Enhanced quality of life
• Long-term symptom relief

Following a heart-healthy lifestyle helps maximize these benefits.

Recovery varies depending on age, overall health, and the complexity of the surgery.

For a smooth recovery, patients are encouraged to:

• Take prescribed medications
• Participate in cardiac rehabilitation
• Walk regularly as advised
• Follow a heart-healthy diet
• Avoid smoking and alcohol
• Attend follow-up appointments

Most patients gradually return to routine activities over several weeks, while complete recovery may take a few months.

At Regency Hospitals, we provide comprehensive cardiac care supported by experienced specialists and advanced medical technology.

Why Patients Trust Regency Hospitals

• Experienced cardiac surgeons
• Comprehensive cardiac evaluation
• Advanced operation theatres
• Modern intensive cardiac care units
• Multidisciplinary heart care team
• State-of-the-art diagnostic facilities
• Personalized treatment plans
• Comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation
• Trusted multispecialty hospital in Kanpur

Our focus is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate heart care with excellent clinical outcomes.

Book your consultation today and get expert guidance on the most suitable heart bypass treatment for your condition.

Other Treatments & Procedures We Offer in Kanpur: Coronary Angioplasty Surgery | Bariatric Surgery | Appendix Surgery | Laparoscopic Surgery