Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Everything you need to know about a coronary artery bypass including why and how it is done, the risks and your choices, with links to other useful resources.

What is a coronary artery bypass graft? {#introduction}

Coronary artery bypass graft risks {#risks}

Coronary artery bypass graft alternatives {#alternatives}

Preparing for a coronary artery bypass graft {#gettingready}

How it is performed {#how-it-is-performed}

Recommendations {#recommendations}

Recovery {#recovery}

Results {#results}

When is a coronary artery bypass graft necessary? {#why-it-is-necessary}

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A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease.

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Coronary artery bypass graft risks

Coronary artery bypass graft alternatives

Preparing for a coronary artery bypass graft

How it is performed

Recommendations

Recovery

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When is a coronary artery bypass graft necessary?

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