Introduction
What is coronary artery bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass — also known as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG, pronounced “cabbage”) — is a surgical procedure that improves the blood flow to the heart muscle if your coronary arteries are blocked or damaged. A surgeon uses blood vessels from another area of the body (usually your arm or leg) to repair the damaged arteries so that the heart can function properly. Depending on your condition, you may have multiple bypasses in one surgery.
View a timeline of care for patients having a coronary artery bypass »
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1-2 weeks after you sign consent for surgeryYour surgeon’s office will give you the dates and times of your pre-operative and surgery appointments.
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1-2 weeks before your surgeryCardiac pre-operation education class. Location: Cardiovascular Surgery Library & Conference Room |
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1-2 before your surgeryPre-anesthesia assessment Location: Pre-anesthesia Clinic B-wing, 1st floor, room B1 11 |
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1 business day before your surgeryThe pre-assessment clinic will call you to tell you when you need to arrive at the hospital to register for your surgery. |
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The day of your surgeryLocation: Surgical Services Registration Desk, |
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4 days after your surgeryDischarge from the hospital. |
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1 week after dischargeFamily doctor follow-up appointment. Call your family doctor to schedule this appointment once you know your surgery and discharge dates. |
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4 weeks after dischargeCardiologist follow-up appointment. Call your cardiologist to schedule this appointment |
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6-12 weeks after dischargeSurgeon follow-up appointment. Call your surgeon to schedule this appointment at their discretion
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