After undergoing CABG, patients are left with a chest scar that makes them members of the “Zipper Club.” CABG is the only procedure that protects patients
against a heart attack both now and in the future.
Every year, more than 370,000 U.S. adults undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to improve blood flow to their heart muscle. In this operation, surgeons use an artery or vein to reroute blood flow, essentially bypassing blockages in the coronary arteries. CABG is a major surgical procedure, but it’s surprisingly safe. CABG is also the […]
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