Bypass, this word starts ringing in the most villainous terms in the ears, and the most hardened person in the world also starts thinking of the so-called alternative medicine. Sitting in the hospital of a metro city in India with all the medical paraphernalia to guard one, and take care in this difficult situation, many patients and relatives suddenly feel insecure and helpless. Dr Chandrashekhar Kulkarni, Consultant-cardio vascular thoracic surgery at Global Hospital, Mumbai answers a few common questions regarding the bypass surgery.

Is bypass surgery safe?
Yes, CABG or bypass has been performed since 40-50 years, and daily addition of medical and scientific knowledge has transformed into around 1.5 to 2 lakhs heart surgery numbers in India, alone. Many clinical trials and research papers have reemphasised the benefits and efficacy in saving multiple lives and maintaining smiles on the faces of the patients and most importantly, give them an opportunity to lead a second innings.