Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) Animation Video

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB), also called “Beating Heart” surgery, is an operation to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries by going around or “bypassing” the blocked artery to increase blood flow to the heart. Traditionally, open-heart surgery is performed with the heart stopped and the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to oxygenate and circulate the blood while the heart is stopped. OPCAB surgery is performed without the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and with the heart still beating. This surgery may be performed on an emergency basis following a heart attack or on an elective basis when conservative treatment measures have failed to relieve symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease such as chest pain and shortness of breath.

Your Practice Online’s 3D video of OPCAB is an excellent tool for patients to further their understanding of their condition and the surgery to treat their condition. The video utilizes text, voice, images, and 3D animation to educate patients on normal heart anatomy, signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease, risk factors and the tests you may undergo to diagnose your condition. Treatment measures are discussed including medication, lifestyle changes, and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass surgery. 3D video surgical animations are an excellent educational tool for patients to develop a deeper understanding of what is involved with OPCAB surgery. Patients are also instructed on what to expect in the post operative period, as well as the risks and complications of the surgery.

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