taVNS with ropivacaine block reduces chronic postsurgical pain after off-pump CABG in elderly patients
Ear Stimulation Might Cut Long-Term Heart Surgery Pain
This randomized controlled trial in 260 elderly patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting found that transcutaneous auric…
A simple ear device may help older patients avoid long-term pain after heart surgery.
One-year post-CABG diastolic function worsens despite preserved ejection fraction in ischemic heart disease patients
Heart Surgery Makes Pumping Harder Later
This observational review assessed cardiac mechanics in 96 patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) compared to b…
Even when heart surgery restores blood flow, the heart muscle may struggle to relax and fill properly a year later.
Smartphone-based nursing intervention reduces pain after coronary artery bypass grafting
A Simple Phone Call Can Ease Heart Surgery Pain, Study Shows
A single-blind RCT of 80 adults undergoing elective CABG in Iran compared a nurse-led smartphone intervention with standard care.
Nurse-led smartphone check-ins after heart surgery reduced pain and helped patients feel more in control during recovery.
Second arterial graft choice shows no survival difference but sex-specific complication patterns in CABG
Does the choice of a second artery in bypass surgery change survival or cause new risks for men and women?
A Dutch registry analysis of 14,196 patients undergoing CABG found no significant difference in long-term survival between right internal th…
Choosing a second artery for heart bypass surgery doesn't change survival, but it does affect recovery risks differently for men and women.
Previously catheterised radial arteries show lower bypass graft patency in CABG patients
Should surgeons avoid using a previously catheterized artery for heart bypass?
A meta-analysis of 400 CABG patients found radial artery grafts from previously catheterised arms had 73.2% patency versus 83.9% for non-cat…
Using an artery for a heart catheterization weeks before bypass surgery may lower the graft's chance of staying open compared to a fresh art…
Questions about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Are there different complication risks for men and women after coronary artery bypass grafting?
Yes, women have higher short-term mortality and different complication patterns after CABG, but long-term survival may be similar or better for women.
Full answer →Will my heart's pumping function get worse one year after coronary artery bypass grafting?
One year after coronary artery bypass grafting, your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) usually stays the same, but the heart muscle's ability to relax and fill with blood often gets worse.
Full answer →Does using a nerve block help reduce chronic pain after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting?
A nerve block (PIFB) alone did not significantly reduce overall chronic pain after off-pump CABG, but it helped with acute pain and reduced moderate-to-severe chronic pain.
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