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Off-pump coronary
artery bypass involves performing a coronary artery bypass while the heart is
beating. A heart-lung bypass machine is not needed during the procedure.
Also Known As:
Conditions Treated with Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass:
Off-pump coronary artery bypass may be performed in cases of coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.
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Non-surgical
alternatives to off-pump coronary artery bypass include vasodilators, blood
thinners, blood pressure medication, and lifestyle changes such as weight loss
and dietary changes. A coronary artery bypass with a heart-lung bypass machine
is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia with Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass:
Off-pump coronary artery bypass is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass:
Possible risks following off-pump coronary artery bypass include infection, bleeding, blood clots, ischemia, scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to require an emergency switch to a cardiopulmonary bypass.
Prognosis after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass:
The prognosis for a positive end result following off-pump coronary artery bypass is very good. Most arterial grafts will last for ten years or longer.
Recovery from Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass:
Total recovery from off-pump coronary artery bypass takes six to eight weeks.
