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Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Recovery
Coronary artery disease develops when plaque accumulates within the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Genetics can play an important role, while smoking, diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, inactivity, poor diet and other factors can accelerate the process.
At age 68, Elliott Landman had severe disease in three major coronary arteries, including a complete blockage, despite having few symptoms.
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Because stenting was not considered a durable option, Bradley Taylor, MD, performed triple coronary artery bypass grafting.
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Taylor used both internal mammary arteries and a leg vein to create three grafts; Landman’s anatomy required open-heart surgery rather than a robotic approach.
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Landman described coordinated care from a multidisciplinary team spanning preoperative treatment, surgery, inpatient care, and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
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About one-third of cardiac surgery patients require formal rehabilitation, according to Taylor, to help them regain strength, mobility, and independence.
