CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
A surgery that reroutes blood flow around blocked arteries to restore healthy circulation to your heart.
What is CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)?
Coronary artery bypass grafting, often called CABG or simply bypass surgery, is a procedure that creates a new path for blood to reach your heart muscle when one or more of the arteries supplying it have become narrowed or blocked. Surgeons take a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body, usually the chest, leg, or arm, and use it to build a detour around the blocked section of the artery. This allows oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart muscle again, relieving the strain caused by the blockage. Depending on how many arteries are affected, you may hear it described as a single, double, triple, or quadruple bypass. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia, and in many cases can be done using minimally invasive or robotic-assisted techniques that reduce recovery time compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Severe narrowing or blockage in one or more coronary arteries due to plaque buildup
- Chest pain (angina) that has not improved with medication or lifestyle changes
- A history of heart attack caused by blocked arteries
- Blockages in the main left coronary artery, which carry higher risk if left untreated
- Diabetes combined with multiple blocked arteries, where bypass often outperforms other options
- Weakened heart function caused by reduced blood supply over time
How does this procedure help?
By restoring proper blood flow to the heart muscle, bypass surgery can relieve chest pain, reduce the risk of a future heart attack, and improve your overall heart function. Many patients notice they can return to daily activities, like walking, climbing stairs, or light exercise, with far less discomfort than before. Recovery typically involves a hospital stay of about a week, followed by several weeks of gradual return to normal activity, often supported by a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme. Over the longer term, a successful bypass can significantly improve quality of life for people with significant coronary artery disease.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
1–2 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
80–90% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
80–90% less
Context
Cardiac procedures in Canada have average wait times of 6–12 months for elective surgery. In India's private hospitals, CABG and valve surgery are routinely scheduled within 1–2 weeks of clinical confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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