All about Open Heart Surgery
                     ABOUT DOCTOR
Interventional 
Cardiologist
Apollo Hospitals, 
Indore
Dr. Sarita Rao is a Sr. Interventional Cardiologist at 
Apollo  Hospitals, Indore. She is the first female 
Interventional  Cardiologist in Central India. She is 
Fellow of American  College of Cardiology(FACC) 
and Fellow of European  Society of 
Cardiology(FESC)
For OPD Appointments Contact : +91 9893925000
OPD Timing at Apollo Hospitals, Indore: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Apollo Hospitals, Indore Sector D Rd, Scheme No 74C, Vijay 
Nagar, Indore.
OPD Timing at Clinic: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 303, Third Floor, Vishal Astra, Opp. Satya Sai School, A.B Road, 
Indore, MP.
All about Open Heart Surgery
Open heart surgery is a type of cardiac surgery in which coronary bypass is done around a 
section of blocked or any partially blocked artery in the heart, this surgery include the cut 
open chest and the surgery is performed on the muscles valves or the arteries of the heart. 
Coronary artery bypass grafting CABG is the most common type of open heart surgery that is 
done. During the surgery any healthy artery or vein is attached to the blocked coronary 
artery , in this procedure the surgeon take a healthy vessel from the leg arm or the chest  
region, which afterwards supply the blood flow to the heart muscles through a new pathway.
Coronary bypass surgery generally does not cure heart disease that cause blockages like 
coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, but can ease the symptoms such as pain in 
chest,  shortness of breath and fatigue, this surgery is generally done to improve functioning 
of the heart  and to reduce the risk factor of dying or demise due to heart diseases..
When it is needed:-
Open heart surgery can be done to perform a CABG, it is necessary for the people with 
coronary heart disease. Coronary Heart disease occurs when the blood vessels that supplies 
the oxygen and provide blood to the heart muscles narrowed and hardens down this is called 
hardening of the arteries. This can be due to fatty plague  deposits on the wall of coronary 
arteries which causes blockage and due to the blockage the blood can't flow properly and a 
heart attack can occur.
The main aim of open heart surgery is to -
• Repair or replace the heart valves which allow proper blood flow through the heart.
• To repair abnormal areas of the heart that are being damaged
• Attain or implant medical devices that helps the heart beat properly in cases of 
arrythmias
Open heart surgery is also done if
• There is severe chest pain that is caused due to narrowing of arteries
• You have had previous angioplasty or placement of stent to hold the arteries that hasn't 
been successful
• In case of archery blockage that can't be treated with any other procedure
Coronary bypass surgery is all to performed in emergency situations like heart attack and for 
blocked arteries of the heart.
Risks:-
As the following procedure is an open heart surgery there are certain complications which 
can be seen during or after the procedure most common complications and risk factors 
include - 
• Kidney problems
• Heavy bleeding
• Stroke
• Infections that can be at site of wound
• Arrythmias ( irregular heart beat)
• Memory loss which can last within 6 
to 12 months
• Chances of heart attack
• Blood clot
• Chest pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Pneumonia
• Lung failures
Well the risk off developing any complication is very low but it also depends on the overall 
health of the individual on which the surgery is performed, generally this risk factors are 
more prominently seen in emergency procedures or in cases of comorbidity.
Results:-
It can't take up to 6 to 12 weeks to fully 
require after the surgery, After the 
surgery people feel better and the 
outcome is good for many people, and 
remain symptom free as long as 10 to 
15 years, however it is also possible 
that other arteries or even the new 
grafted artery used in the bypass 
surgery can become clogged and can 
require another bypass or angioplasty. 
The results and the outcome will 
depend on blood clot prevention and 
the care, it is advised that after the 
open heart surgery patient should 
always follow some rules like- 
• Control blood pressure
• Control or lower down cholesterol levels
• Control diabetes
• Quit smoking
• Exercise regularly
• Active lifestyle
• Cutting on high fat food, sugar and salt
• Manage stress
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Taking proper nutrition and diet
Along with these getting 
enough sleep play and 
important role in recovery 
period, there are many 
patients that experience 
trouble while sleeping 
after the open heart 
surgery but it is very 
important to get 
appropriate amount of 
sleep for a healthy 
recovery and outcome, try 
to take medications on 
time and maintain a 
healthy lifestyle with 
proper diet and proper 
water intake, also 
especially you should limit 
alcohol stop using illegal 
drugs and avoid caffeine 
especially in the evening.
If you are suffering from heart disease, Dr. Sarita Rao is one of the 
Best cardiac surgeons in Indore. If you are looking for the 
Best cardiologist in Madhya Pradesh for heart treatment, then come to Hridayam Heart Care 
Center, Dr. Sarita Rao's clinic in Indore. 
Call now us for an appointment at 9893925000 or online visit our website for more 
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