Do not wear any jewelry or contact lenses to the hospital. There is usually no safe place to leave eyeglasses, dentures or detachable bridgework. If you require these items, give them and your wedding ring to a relative, who can return them to you after the operation. Each will explain his role in the surgery. This is the time to seek clarification of any issues which are concern you.
All surgery has potential risks.
In coronary artery bypass surgery, there is small risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. There is also a small risk of infection in the leg or chest wounds. Your doctor will explain all the risks, and ask you to sign a consent form. Many hospitals welcome family members at this meeting and encourage them to ask questions and voice their concerns. This last test records your heartbeats.