Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

This patient education program explains coronary artery bypass surgery. A coronary artery bypass graft is also called CABG. The program includes the following sections: what is the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, what are the symptoms and causes of coronary artery disease, what are alternative treatments to CABG, what happens during CABG, what are the risks and possible complications of CABG, what happens after CABG and what are sternal precautions for CABG.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Symptoms and Their Causes
4.	Alternative Treatment
5.	Procedure
6.	Risks and Complications
7.	After the Surgery
8.	Sternal Precautions
9.	Summary

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

General Anesthesia

Coronary Angioplasty

Open-Heart Surgery - What to Expect

Angina

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Heart Attack

Heart Disease in Women

Heart Diseases

Preparing for Surgery

High Blood Pressure

Eating Healthy

Exercising for a Healthy Life

Cholesterol - Management

Smoking - Your Choice

Smoking - The Facts

Weight Management

Quitting Smoking

Cardiac Diet

Elevated Blood Pressure

Atherosclerosis

Discharge Instructions - General

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Incentive Spirometer

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Dietary Sodium

Antiplatelet Therapy

Chest Pain

Foley Catheter - Male

Foley Catheter - Female