Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai)
Home > Cardiac Sciences > Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in Mumbai
Advanced Surgical Solution for Severely Blocked Coronary Arteries
When coronary arteries are too severely blocked for stenting, CABG surgery in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals offers a proven, life-saving alternative. Our cardiac surgical team specialises in coronary artery bypass grafting for blocked heart arteries, using healthy vessels from your own body to reroute blood flow directly to the heart muscle - restoring function, relieving symptoms, and significantly improving quality of life.
Concerned About Your Heart Health? Get Expert Cardiac Care Today.
Quick facts
Type & Duration: Open or minimally invasive; 3 to 6 hours
Hospital Stay: Typically 5 to 7 days
Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia
Success Rate: Above 97% with experienced cardiac surgeons
Type of Procedure: Surgical grafting using arterial or venous conduits
Key Benefit: Long-lasting coronary revascularisation without reliance on stents
Type of Treatment: Full recovery expected within 6 to 12 weeks
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
Coronary artery bypass grafting for blocked heart arteries is a major cardiac surgical procedure performed when one or more coronary arteries are critically narrowed or completely blocked. Unlike angioplasty, bypass surgery does not attempt to open the blocked artery. Instead, a healthy blood vessel - taken from the chest wall, leg, or arm - is grafted to create a new pathway around the blockage, allowing oxygenated blood to reach the heart muscle directly. CABG surgery in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals is performed by an experienced cardiothoracic surgical team using both conventional and off-pump bypass surgery techniques tailored to each patient's condition.
When Should You Consult a Cardiac Surgeon?
- Severe blockage in three or more coronary arteries
- Blockage in the left main coronary artery
- Failed or unsuitable angioplasty and stenting
- Recurring chest pain despite optimal medications
- Reduced heart function with significant artery disease
Is This Treatment Right for You?
- Recommended for complex multi-vessel coronary disease
- Preferred when diabetes is associated with artery blockages
- Suitable for patients with reduced ejection fraction
- Considered when anatomy is unfavourable for PCI
- Evaluated individually through cardiac imaging and surgical assessment
Why Early Treatment Matters?
- Untreated blockages progressively weaken the heart muscle
- Risk of sudden cardiac arrest increases with delayed care
- Coronary revascularisation through bypass improves long-term survival
- Early surgery prevents irreversible damage to cardiac tissue
- Timely CABG reduces dependence on long-term cardiac medications
Timely surgical intervention through CABG can reduce the risk of heart attack and cardiac death by over 40% in high-risk patients.
24×7 Emergency Care
Our Approach to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Every CABG surgery in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals begins with a thorough multi-disciplinary cardiac evaluation. Our surgeons, cardiologists, and anaesthetists work as a unified team within a fully equipped cardiothoracic operation theatre - ensuring the safest and most effective heart bypass procedure for every individual patient.
24×7 Emergency Care
Thorough Pre-Surgical Evaluation
Before recommending bypass surgery, our team conducts detailed coronary angiography, echocardiography, and haemodynamic assessments to map the exact location and severity of all blockages, enabling precise surgical planning.
On-Pump and Off-Pump Techniques
Depending on clinical suitability, our surgeons perform both conventional on-pump CABG using a heart-lung bypass machine and off-pump bypass surgery on a beating heart - reducing risks for select high-risk patients.
Expert Cardiothoracic Surgical Team
Our surgeons bring decades of hands-on experience in single, double, triple, and quadruple bypass procedures. Complex re-do surgeries and hybrid revascularisation cases are handled with equal precision and care.
Dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care
Post-surgery recovery at Shree Hospitals includes round-the-clock monitoring in our cardiac ICU, ventilator weaning support, pain management, and early mobilisation protocols to ensure safe and steady recovery.
Top Heart Specialists in Mumbai
Shree Hospitals is home to some of the most experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac anaesthetists in the region. Our surgical team maintains a consistent record of excellence across routine and high-complexity bypass procedures.
24×7 Emergency Care
Dr. Anmol Sonawane
Interventional Cardiologist, TAVI & Structural Heart
Dr. Chirag Parikh
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Komal Pawar
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Vaibhav Shah
Cardio Thoracic Surgeon
Cardiac Treatments at Shree Hospitals
Our cardiac care goes well beyond open heart bypass surgery for coronary artery disease - we provide a complete continuum of care from diagnosis and intervention to rehabilitation and long-term cardiac wellness management.
Cardiac MRI
Advanced imaging for detailed structural and functional assessment of the heart before and after surgery.
Step by Step Process of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Pre-Surgical Diagnosis and Planning
Complete cardiac workup including angiography, blood panel, echo, and lung function tests are reviewed. The surgical team determines the number of grafts required and selects the most suitable conduit vessels for coronary artery bypass grafting for blocked heart arteries - Anaesthesia and Preparation
The patient is administered general anaesthesia. The surgical team prepares and harvests the graft vessels - most commonly the internal mammary artery from the chest or the saphenous vein from the leg.
- Chest Opening and Heart Access
A median sternotomy is performed to access the heart through the breastbone. In off-pump bypass surgery, the heart continues to beat throughout. In on-pump cases, a heart-lung machine temporarily takes over circulation.
- Graft Attachment and Bypass Creation
The harvested vessel is sewn above and below the blockage to create a new blood flow channel. Each graft bypass diverts circulation around one blocked segment, restoring direct oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- Chest Closure and Initial Monitoring
After all grafts are secured and blood flow is confirmed, the sternum is closed with surgical wires. The patient is transferred to the cardiac ICU for close observation, ventilator support, and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Recovery, Discharge, and Cardiac Rehabilitation
ICU stay typically lasts 24 to 48 hours followed by ward recovery for 4 to 5 days. On discharge, patients receive medications, wound care instructions, activity guidelines, and entry into our coronary revascularisation rehabilitation programme.
Patient Questions About Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
What are the benefits of CABG surgery?
CABG surgery in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals delivers lasting improvements in heart function and quality of life, particularly for patients with complex coronary artery disease:
- Long-term relief from chest pain, breathlessness, and fatigue associated with severe blockages
- Significantly improved blood supply to the heart through durable graft vessels
- Superior outcomes compared to stenting in diabetic patients with multi-vessel disease
- Reduces the risk of future heart attack in patients with left main or triple vessel disease
- Coronary revascularisation through bypass offers 10 to 20 year graft patency with arterial conduits
- Lowers dependence on long-term anti-anginal medications post-recovery
- Improves overall cardiac function and ejection fraction in select patients
What are the risks and complications?
As with all major cardiac procedures, open heart bypass surgery for coronary artery disease carries certain risks that are thoroughly discussed with each patient beforehand:
- Bleeding during or after surgery requiring transfusion or re-exploration in rare cases
- Wound infection at the chest or graft harvest site, managed with antibiotics and wound care
- Irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) commonly occurring in the first few days post-surgery
- Temporary cognitive changes or memory fogginess in elderly patients following on-pump CABG
- Kidney function stress due to reduced circulation during the procedure, particularly in pre-existing cases
- Risk of stroke, though uncommon, especially in patients with prior vascular history
- Graft failure over time, requiring re-intervention in a small percentage of long-term cases
Your surgical team at Shree Hospitals will conduct a full risk assessment and take all preventive measures prior to your heart bypass procedure.
What should you ask during appointment with cardiac surgeon?
Preparing the right questions helps you make a confident and informed decision about bypass surgery:
- How many grafts do I need and which conduit vessels will be used?
- Is off-pump bypass surgery suitable for my condition or will I require a heart-lung machine?
- What is the expected recovery timeline before I return to normal daily activities?
- Are there any dietary, physical, or lifestyle restrictions I must follow after CABG?
- What medications will I be prescribed post-surgery and for how long?
- What warning signs after discharge should prompt an immediate hospital visit?
- Will I need a repeat procedure in the future and what follow-up schedule is recommended?
- Is cardiac rehabilitation included as part of my treatment plan at Shree Hospitals?
Beyond Bypass - Surgical and Structural Cardiac Interventions
Shree Hospitals provides a complete range of advanced cardiac surgical services beyond standard coronary artery bypass grafting for blocked heart arteries:
- Valve Repair and Replacement - surgical correction of aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve disease
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) - keyhole surgical techniques for suitable heart conditions
- Redo CABG - complex repeat bypass surgeries for patients with prior cardiac operations
- Combined CABG and Valve Surgery - single-session procedures for patients with co-existing conditions
- Surgical Ventricular Restoration - reconstruction of heart chamber shape post heart attack
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair - surgical management of dilated or dissected thoracic and abdominal aorta
- Hybrid Revascularisation - combined surgical bypass and catheter-based PCI performed in our coronary revascularisation hybrid theatre
Every complex case at Shree Hospitals is reviewed by a multi-disciplinary cardiac team before surgery is planned and executed.
Evidence-Based Case Studies by Our Specialists
Would Recommend Us
A 61-year-old male with triple vessel disease and diabetes was referred after failed angioplasty attempts. CABG surgery in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals was performed using bilateral internal mammary arteries. The patient was discharged on day 6 and returned to full activity within 8 weeks.
Rajendra Patil (61 yrs) – Triple Vessel Disease & CABG Surgery
A 55-year-old female with critical left main coronary artery blockage and reduced ejection fraction underwent emergency open heart bypass surgery for coronary artery disease. Post-surgical echo at 3 months confirmed significant improvement in heart function and complete symptom relief.
Kavita Deshmukh (55 yrs) – Left Main Blockage & Open Heart Bypass
A 68-year-old hypertensive patient with calcified multi-vessel disease and prior stroke history was managed with off-pump bypass surgery to minimise neurological risk. All four grafts remained patent at 12-month angiographic follow-up with excellent clinical outcome.
Suresh Joshi (68 yrs) – Multi-Vessel Disease & Off-Pump Bypass
Patient
Resources
Schedule consultation
Billing & Payments
Health Packages
Hospital Facilities
24×7 Emergency Care
1800-268-4000
News & Updates
Shree Hospitals is the first to perform robotic endo surgery.
Shree Hospitals Introduces Advanced Robotic Surgery for Better Patient Care
Shree Hospitals Expands Advanced Surgical Care With Latest Medical Technology
Health Center
Exploring the Future of Telemedicine: What’s Next for Healthcare?
The Rise of Renewable Energy: Innovations in Sustainability
Follow Us
Shree
Hospitals
Shree
Hospitals
