National Hospital Surabaya Holds Health Talk: Recent Updates on Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery – A New Path to a Healthier Heart

National Hospital Surabaya successfully held a health education event titled “Recent Updates on Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A New Path to a Healthier Heart” featuring cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, dr. Edwin Yosef Widjaja, M.Ked.Klin., Sp.BTKV, Subsp. JD (K), FIATCVS, FICS, through the Chevalmed service (Center for Heart, Vascular and Lung Surgery).

During the educational session, dr. Edwin presented the latest developments in coronary bypass surgery. One of the main focuses was Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, which continues to advance in both technique and technology.

Dr. Edwin explained that coronary bypass surgery is a procedure performed to restore blocked blood flow to the heart by creating a new pathway for blood vessels, which can last between 10 to 15 years. This procedure is generally recommended for heart disease patients whose conditions cannot be treated with stent placement.

This event is part of National Hospital Surabaya’s commitment to improving public health literacy, especially regarding coronary heart disease, which remains one of the leading causes of death in many countries, including Indonesia. Based on available data, coronary heart disease in Indonesia commonly affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 60.

This age range is younger compared to coronary heart disease patients in the United States, who are generally between 50 and 70 years old, and in Singapore, where patients are typically between 70 and 90 years old. In fact, coronary heart disease often begins developing at a younger age, around 20 to 30 years old, due to plaque buildup in blood vessels caused by lifestyle factors such as unhealthy eating habits, as well as risk factors including diabetes and hypertension. Therefore, prevention should begin as early as possible.

Coronary bypass surgery is also expected to reduce the risk of future heart attacks and prolong patients’ life expectancy, allowing them to return to daily activities with greater comfort and improved quality of life.

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