Now blood can flow through the new arteries to the heart the way it should. Almost half a million coronary bypass operations are performed each year. Your doctor will take a blood vessel from your chest or from your leg.
Blood can now flow through the new channel to the heart.
You'll be asleep during the operation. It can take 3 to 6 hours. You'll wake up in ICU and may feel confused at first. It's busy in ICU and the lights are always on. It's normal to lose track of time.