Coronary artery bypass grafting is generally referred to as heart bypass surgery, or CABG. To create a new path for blood to flow through a blockage in a coronary artery, the surgeon uses a graft. This restores blood flow to the heart muscle and relieves coronary artery disease symptoms (CAD). Regardless of whether it is open heart bypass surgery or minimally invasive bypass surgery, it is a surgery. Recovery, especially with open heart surgery, can take some time. In preparation for a non-emergency CABG, here are some tips for crossing off your to-do list. STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN PREPARING FOR […]