A coronary artery bypass is one of several types of open-heart surgeries, which are major medical procedures. Open-heart surgery is a group of procedures that involve cutting through the breastbone to ...

Recovery from bypass surgery usually takes 6 to 12 weeks and during that time there are restrictions on driving, lifting heavy objects, and exercise.

Before you go in for bypass surgery you should cease taking blood-thinning medications, stop smoking, and educate yourself about the risks.

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For many, the thought of heart bypass surgery comes with the fear of slowing down, giving up adventures, and leading a ...

Dr. Thoralf Sundt answers the question: 'Bypass -- Vessels From Legs Or Chest?' — -- Question: How does a surgeon decide whether to use veins from the legs or arteries from the chest to do bypass ...

Every year, more than 12,000 Australians undergo open heart surgery—an hours-long medical procedure during which surgeons go ...

This article has been edited to clarify information on open heart surgery. The Wynn Hospital in Utica will resume structural heart procedures, which do not involve cutting open the chest, on Thursday, ...

Although open-heart surgery can be life saving, it may lead to long-term side effects such as chronic pain, memory difficulties, and emotional or psychological challenges. Open-heart surgery is one of ...