Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

This gentleman has kindly agreed to share his story about the treatment for coronary artery disease. He underwent heart bypass, which is an open surgery on his heart.

Find out why a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) may be needed, plus what the procedure involves, how long it takes to recover and the associated risks.

JR, a 62 year old male, presented with crescendo angina (increasing frequency of chest pain – acute coronary syndrome). His past medical background included chronic kidney disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, myocardial infarction (heart attack) and a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). He was offered a coronary angiogram through the right femoral artery. The test revealed significant disease within the right coronary artery. The lesion was predilated with the PT XS balloon (balloon angioplasty) and Resolute Onyx 3.5x26mm (stent) was implanted concluding with a good result.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) as related to people with Diabetes. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) as related to people with Diabetes. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.

SA, a 59 year old male, underwent a coronary angiogram as part of the work up for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). He had a background of high blood pressure, obesity, ischaemic heart disease (with previous coronary angiogram) and smoking. He underwent a further coronary angiogram through the right radial artery (in the wrist) with a 6F TIG catheter. The test showed severe disease in the left circumflex and right coronary arteries, as well as a patent (opened) stent in the left anterior descending artery. Lesions were found to be suitable for angioplasty. The patient was referred back to the cardiothoracic surgeons for further discussion regarding his treatment.