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Private Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Once an angiogram shows bypass is the answer, the next question is when. We connect Canadians with experienced cardiac surgeons for timely review, a clear surgical plan and a bypass date you can prepare for.
- EPrivate CABG at Accredited Heart Centers.
- EArterial and Off-Pump Bypass Options.
- EMinimally Invasive CABG for Eligible Patients.
When bypass surgery is needed, timing matters.
- ECanada schedules bypass surgery by urgency. That makes sense for the system, but stable patients can wait months. We move your case to surgical review as soon as your angiogram arrives.
- EYour catheterization report, echo and stress test often sit in different places. We gather them into one file so the surgeon sees the full picture at your first consultation.
- EYour surgery could take place in another province, the USA or Europe. We compare timing, travel and recovery for each so you can choose with confidence.
Surgical centers across Canada, USA & Europe.
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Complete care coordination - We assist with every detail.
Matched by Procedure & Complexity
Experienced CABG Surgeons Matched to Your Case
Some bypass operations are routine for an experienced team. Others involve more: a previous bypass, stents that have re-narrowed, reduced heart function, kidney disease or earlier chest surgery. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, we match it with cardiac surgeons who regularly operate on patients like you. That fit matters more than the first available operating room.
Understanding Your Surgical Options
Every Bypass Is Drawn From Your Own Map
oronary artery disease looks different from one patient to the next. One narrowed artery near the front of the heart is a very different operation from blockages in three vessels with diabetes. A surgical review of your angiogram turns a general diagnosis into a specific plan.
We can help you explore care for:
- NMulti-vessel coronary disease
- NLeft main artery disease
- NCoronary disease with diabetes
- NBlockages after previous stents
- NStable angina limiting daily life
- NReduced heart pumping function
- NPrevious bypass needing review
- NMultiple arterial grafting
- NRadial artery grafts
Bypass organized from consult to recovery.
We gather your cardiac records, book your surgical consultation and pre-operative tests, schedule surgery, arrange travel and set up cardiac rehab close to home.
Patient surgical experience
Stories from recent cardiac surgery procedures.
“I asked whether stents were an option. The surgeon explained why bypass suited my arteries better, and I never felt pushed.”
“My case manager arranged my hotel, my wife’s travel and the rehab program back home before I’d even left.”
“I’d already had two stents. Speaking with a team that sees cases like mine gave me real confidence going in.”
Private Cardiac Surgery Options
Specializing in private heart surgery solutions.
Heart Valve Repair
Repair or replace damaged heart valves.
Aortic Surgery
Repair or replace damaged sections of the aorta.
Congenital Heart Surgery
Repair structural defects of the heart.
Heart Transplant Surgery
Replace a failing heart with a donor heart.
Arrhythmia Surgery
Surgically correct abnormal heart rhythms.
Coronary Artery Bypass
Bypass blocked arteries to restore blood flow.
SURGICAL EXPERTISE MEETS TECHNOLOGY
Better grafts. Smaller incisions. Measured results in the OR.
Not every bypass needs a full breastbone incision. For selected patients, programs in our network offer minimally invasive and robotic-assisted bypass through smaller openings between the ribs, sometimes combined with stenting in a hybrid plan. We help you find out whether you’re a candidate.
- NMultiple arterial grafting, including radial and internal thoracic arteries.
- NMinimally invasive and robotic-assisted bypass for eligible patients.
- NGraft flow measurement in the operating room to confirm each connection.
Expediting surgery access
We provide surgical options across Canada.
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What Canadians ask before aortic repair.
I've been told my case is stable. Is it reasonable to wait?
Your cardiologist is best placed to judge that. In Canada, bypass surgery is scheduled by urgency, so urgent cases move quickly and stable cases can wait longer. Many patients choose not to spend that time limited by symptoms or uncertainty. If your symptoms change, such as chest pain at rest or pain that is worsening, seek emergency care right away rather than waiting for a planned surgery.
I already have stents. Can I still have bypass surgery?
Yes, in many cases. Previous stents don't rule out bypass. They are common in patients referred for surgery, particularly when arteries have narrowed again or new blockages have developed. Your surgeon will review where the stents are and plan the grafts around them.
I was told my arteries are too small or diffuse for bypass. Can someone else look?
Yes. Some patients are turned down because their arteries are small, heavily calcified or diseased along their length. Surgical teams with a high volume of complex coronary cases sometimes see options others don't, and sometimes they confirm that medication or another approach is the better path. A review gives you a clear answer either way.
How many bypasses will I need?
That is decided by your angiogram, not in advance. Surgeons generally aim to bypass every significant blockage that has a suitable target artery. Terms like "double," "triple" or "quadruple" bypass simply describe how many grafts were placed. The number alone doesn't determine how serious the operation is or how you'll recover.
What's the difference between artery and vein grafts?
Grafts can come from arteries in the chest wall or forearm, or from a vein in the leg. The artery behind the breastbone is the standard graft for the most important artery on the front of the heart. Many surgeons favour additional artery grafts for their durability when your age, health and anatomy make it appropriate. Some programs use them far more routinely than others, which is one reason surgeon choice matters.
I've already had a bypass. Is a second one possible?
Sometimes. A redo bypass is more complex because of scar tissue and existing grafts, some of which may still be working. Many patients with failing grafts are treated with stents instead, while others are better served by another operation. This is a decision for experienced redo surgery teams, and we can arrange that review.
I need a valve repair or have AFib as well. Can it be done at the same time?
Often, yes. Bypass is commonly combined with valve surgery. Surgeons may also treat atrial fibrillation or close the left atrial appendage during the same operation. Combining procedures avoids a second operation, but it makes surgeon experience even more important. We match combined cases with teams that perform them regularly.
Start your care journey.
Send us a few details about your surgical needs. Our intake team will follow up within 24 – 48 hours to schedule a one-hour consultation.
