Keywords

coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), coronary artery disease (CAD), emergency revascularization, left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenosis, surgery

Authors

1. MacLeod, Carrie E. PhD, APRN-BC

Abstract

Abstract: This article reviews coronary artery bypass grafting preoperative preparation, operative procedure, and postoperative care. A patient case study frames this article's discussion of clinician action, patient healthcare options, and nursing considerations. Preoperative patient education, postoperative complications, and interventions are reviewed.