SURGERY IS NOT THE LAST RESORT, IT MIGHT BE THE BEST
Often the word Surgery fills most people with dread, even though it might be in their best interests. Many international studies and randomized trials have firmly established superior long term benefits of Coronary bypass surgery compared to coronary stents or any other medical treatment in patients with Triple vessel coronary artery disease especially in diabetics. In spite of excellent outcomes and low complications, the message to the general public has not been adequately conveyed. The apprehension and misinformation regarding surgery leads them to choose alternative methods of treatment. Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) which completed its 50 years, and has saved millions of lives is facing new challenges in India.Nearly 2 lac of these operations are done every year in our country. The advancement of technology and the growing experience of cardiac surgeons have made the surgery safer and in an uncomplicated planned (elective) bypass surgery, the mortality rate is near
