Is Bypass Surgery of the Heart Safe?

Heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, is performed to increase the life expectancy of patients suffering from severe coronary artery disease. It involves the de-routing of the natural blood flow path to the heart muscles. A healthy blood vessel or graft is removed from the chest, arm, or leg of the patient and grafted around the obstructed section of artery to restore blood flow. Bypass surgery in Delhi is safe and effective, with a high success rate, provided the right cardiac surgeon is chosen.

The Factors Determining the Safety of Heart Bypass Surgery

• The surgical team's expertise and experience level in performing heart bypass surgery at the hospital
• The patient’s adherence to pre- and post-surgery care guidelines recommended by the surgeon
• The chosen type of heart bypass surgery- on-pump or off-pump bypass surgery
• The general health of the patient.

The Common Risks and Complications Associated with Heart Bypass Surgery

Heart bypass surgery can lead to the following aftermaths:

• Deep vein thrombosis, anaesthesia reaction, and wound-related complications.
• Surgical wound infection or pneumonia infection
• Bleeding
• Arrhythmias- heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation
• Cognitive dysfunction, like memory loss
• Kidney
• Stroke
• Failure of the new bypass graft
• A temporary, impaired kidney function.

Safety Measures for Heart Bypass Surgery

The highly skilled and experienced cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr.

Sujay Shad ensures that all the safety measures are followed during heart bypass surgery. The patient has favorable surgery outcomes and recovers quickly.

Some of the standard safety protocols that one must adhere to for safe outcomes:

• Proper pre-operative comprehensive assessment that includes reviewing medical records and prescriptions
• Appointment of a top-notch surgical team with relevant experience in heart bypass surgery
• Availability of modern diagnostic and heart health monitoring facilities
• A sterile environment during the surgery
• Provision of tailored anaesthesia (as per the patient’s heart health status)
• Access to advanced heart bypass graft surgery techniques
• Patients stay at the well-equipped intensive care unit and recovery room
• Ongoing monitoring of the vital signs of the heart
• Thorough patient education about the surgery, potential results, associated risks, expected recovery, and aftercare guidelines
• Proper support during follow-ups.

Discover more about Heart Surgery Doctor in Delhi by consulting Dr. Sujay Shad. He offers advanced, safe, and affordable bypass surgery solutions.