Watch this animation to see how surgeons restore normal blood flow within a heart that has narrowed or blocked arteries.
According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease impacts 15.5 million Americans over 20 years of age. This program will walk through various common coronary artery bypass procedures used to restore the heart to full function.
Learn what you need to do in preparation for your heart surgery.
Become familiar with what you may experience on the day of your heart surgery.
Understand how deep and controlled breathing exercises can help strengthen your lungs after surgery.
If a heart valve needs to be repaired or replaced, your healthcare provider may do the work with open heart surgery.
Watch this video to learn about what to expect during a coronary artery bypass graft procedure.
Learn about the various methods and medications commonly used to treat coronary artery disease.
