Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery FAQs

When patients are scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) they have many questions. Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Director of the Coronary Artery Bypass Center answers: What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?Who are best candidates for CABG?What are the types of grafts used and how do they differ? What type of incisions are used? Is there a difference between on pump and off pump bypass surgery?What other options are there for treatment? What can patients expect if they have coronary artery bypass surgery at Cleveland Clinic?