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Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Reviewed against patient information from NHS
Read the NHS source- CABG uses a blood vessel from another part of the body to route blood around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
- It may be considered when coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked and the heart muscle is not receiving enough blood.
Clinical information last reviewed 11 September 2026. Any amount shown is an India planning estimate, not a hospital quote.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) reroutes blood around blocked heart arteries. A cardiac team reviews tests and symptoms to assess surgical suitability.
Who Needs This Treatment?
Patients with severe coronary artery disease, multiple blocked arteries, or those who have had a heart attack and cannot be treated with angioplasty alone.
Types of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Traditional CABG
- Off-pump (Beating Heart) CABG
- Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB)
The Process & Recovery
The surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel from your leg, arm, or chest and connects it beyond the blocked arteries in your heart. The surgery typically lasts 3-6 hours under general anesthesia.
Expected Hospital Stay & Recovery
7-10 days in the hospital, followed by 2-3 weeks of recovery in the city.