When multiple coronary arteries are severely blocked, angioplasty with stents may not be sufficient. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) — commonly called heart bypass surgery — creates new routes for blood to flow around blocked arteries using grafts from your own blood vessels.

When Is CABG Recommended?

CABG is typically recommended for triple vessel disease (three or more blocked coronary arteries), left main coronary artery disease, diabetes with multi-vessel disease (CABG shows better long-term outcomes than stents in diabetic patients), and failed or unsuitable angioplasty cases.

The Procedure

CABG surgery takes 3 to 5 hours. The surgeon harvests graft vessels — typically the internal mammary artery from the chest wall and saphenous vein from the leg. These grafts are sewn to bypass blocked segments of the coronary arteries. Health1 offers both on-pump (with heart-lung machine) and off-pump (beating heart) CABG.

Recovery at Health1

Post-CABG, patients spend 1 to 2 days in the ICU followed by 5 to 7 days in the ward. Total hospital stay is typically 7 to 10 days. Cardiac rehabilitation begins in-hospital. Full recovery takes 6 to 12 weeks, with most patients returning to normal activities within 3 months.

Cost and Insurance

CABG costs at Health1 range from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh depending on graft count, ICU stay, and room category. Cashless insurance accepted across all major TPAs. CGHS and ECHS empanelled.

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