In order to decide if you are a right candidate for undergoing CABG surgery, cardiologists will perform several tests in order to find out which and how much of your arteries are clogged, alongside conducting a physical examination. Minimally invasive heart surgery is nowadays also available for coronary artery disease patients. Some of the tests which are routinely performed in order to determine eligibility include the following.
Common Tests for Determining Candidacy for Heart Bypass Surgery
Common tests which are performed on heart patients for determining eligibility to heart bypass surgery include the following.
Electrocardiogram (EKG) – This is a simple test which is meant to detect and record the electrical activity of the heart. EKG is useful in detecting and locating the source of the problem involving the heart. It is an ideal test which can pinpoint if the rhythm of heartbeat is steady or irregular alongside recording timing and strength of electrical signals.
Stress Test – There are some problems associated with the heart which are easy to diagnose while the heart is functioning. Stress test involves making the heart beat fast and work harder while these test are performed on the patient. Medications creating such conditions are also available for heart patients who are unable to exercise and which can effectively create simulated effects. Tests which are a part of Stress Test include MRI and PET scanning of the heart, echocardiography and nuclear heart scanning.
Echocardiography – This test uses sound waves which create a moving picture of the heart. Echocardiography provides information about the shape and size of the patient’s heart along with letting the doctor know about the functioning of heart valves. Echocardiography also identifies areas of poor blood flow within heart and of heart muscles which are unable to normally contract. Previous injuries sustained by the heart muscle can also be identified. Moreover, there are several types of echocardiography which is available for heart patients.
Coronary Angiography – This procedure involves using a special dye and x-rays which will provide information about the internal situation of coronary arteries. For this purpose a catheter is inserted within the patient’s blood vessel and threaded into the coronary arteries. Special x-rays are subsequently taken while the dye is still flowing through the coronary artery of the patient. Amount of flow of blood through the coronary artery vessels and the heart can easily be detected by doctors with help of this procedure.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
This is a
minimally invasive heart surgery approach which bypasses the clogged coronary artery blood vessel segment with help of a graft which is meant to restore blood flow to the heart. While the traditional CABG procedure involves cutting open the entire chest in order to approach the heart for an operation, minimally invasive cardiac surgery is an off-pump procedure which typically involves only a 3-inch incision over the patient’s left chest between the ribs. With help of this, patients undergoing minimally invasive heart surgery experience lesser pain along with a short time for recovery after operation.
World-Class Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in India
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery in India is an excellent option for international patients willing to travel to other countries for good quality of healthcare services. Many cardiac surgeons in India are globally renowned and have in fact initially trained and experienced for decades in developed Western countries like UK, Canada and the United States before returning back to their homeland.
CABG surgery in India is performed by cardiac surgeons who are well experienced and adept in undertaking the most complicated minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedures sought by a growing number of heart patients coming from all around the world every year.
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