9 Complications With Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
February 9, 2017
Coronary artery bypass surgery is a procedure used to restore blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle after being restricted due to coronary artery disease. The operation is designed to bypass the area of the blood vessel in which a clot exists by taking a healthy vein from another area in the body and creating a new path for blood and oxygen to reach the heart. Most patients remain symptom-free for several years, but in rare cases, life-threatening complications exist.