9 Complications With Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

6. Chest Pain

Directly after coronary artery bypass surgery, most patients will spend one to two days in the intensive care unit. During this time, some patients may experience chest pain as their body is recovering from surgery. Chest pain may occur for several reasons, including musculoskeletal reasons, myocardial ischemia, aortic dissection, wounds or infections, pneumonia or gastritis. If chest pain does not reside shortly after surgery, it is best to seek treatment as soon as possible.