Bypass Surgery

Bypass surgery, also called coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart. When arteries supplying the heart muscle are narrowed or blocked by cholesterol buildup, the heart receives less oxygen and nutrients. During bypass surgery, a surgeon takes a healthy blood vessel, often from the leg or chest, and creates a new pathway around the blocked artery. This allows blood to flow freely to the heart muscle, reducing chest pain and lowering the risk of heart attack. The goal is to restore better circulation and improve overall heart function.