Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery - CABG
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common procedure that may be required in advanced coronary artery disease. In coronary artery disease, the coronary arteries become blocked with plaque which reduces blood flow to the heart. This blockage may cause angina (heart pain) or a heart attack. The purpose of coronary artery bypass graft surgery is to bypass the blocked or obstructed coronary blood vessels with a segment of artery or vein from the patients’ body.
The internal mammary artery, which runs under the breastbone, has the best longevity. Our surgeons attempt to use the IMA on every coronary bypass procedure. Most patients require multiple bypasses, and thus the saphenous vein from the leg or radial artery from the arm may also be used to bypass the diseased vessels.
There are two options for performing CABG surgery. We offer both options, which include performing the bypasses with the patient on the heart-lung machine or with the beating heart technique. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, and we select the best technique depending on the patients' unique characteristics and bypass requirements.
The surgeons of Raney Zusman Medical Group have experienced excellent results in heart bypass surgery, with the yearly mortality continually below the statewide average for California.
Raney Zusman Medical Group is cardiothoracic surgery practice located in
Newport Beach, CA and serves the surrounding
Orange County area. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please
contact us here.
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