Question

One month after Mr. T.’s revascularization, he develops chest pain and visits the cardiologist. He is having T-wave changes in the anterior leads. He is referred to the tertiary care center for additional testing. He undergoes cardiac catheterization and angiography, and a lesion of the left main coronary artery is found. He is scheduled for a CABG. Why is CABG scheduled and not PCI? What are the psychosocial implications of having surgery at a tertiary care center?

Answer 1

Answer: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a kind of surgery which is performed to improve blood flow to the heart.

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