Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in India
Heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting, CABG) creates new routes for blood to reach the heart muscle, using healthy blood vessels taken from the chest, arm or leg. It is a well-established treatment for multiple or complex blockages.
Typical hospital stay: 7 to 10 days
Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks
Who needs it?
Blockages in several heart arteries
A severe blockage in the main left coronary artery
People with diabetes and multi-vessel disease
Blockages not suitable for stenting
How it's done
Surgery under general anaesthesia
The surgeon harvests healthy vessels to use as grafts
Grafts are attached above and below each blockage, with or without a heart-lung machine (on-pump or beating-heart surgery)
Surgery typically takes 3 to 5 hours
Recovery timeline
Day 1 to 3: intensive care, then the ward
Day 4 to 10: walking and breathing exercises
Week 4 to 6: most daily activities resume
Month 3: full recovery for most people, with cardiac rehabilitation
How FlyHosp helps
Matches you with experienced specialists and accredited hospitals
Arranges your medical visa letter, airport pickup and a recovery-friendly stay
Shares a clear, itemised estimate before you commit
Coordinates follow-up calls after you return home
FAQs
Is bypass surgery safe? It is one of the most commonly performed heart operations worldwide; your surgeon explains your personal risk before you decide.
When can I fly home? Usually 3 to 4 weeks after surgery, once your surgeon clears you.
Get your free treatment plan
Send your medical reports to flyhosp@gmail.com and our team will reply within 24 hours with a personalised plan.
This information is general and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Typical figures vary by patient; your treating doctor confirms them for your case.
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