What are all the possible complications after cardiac bypass surgery?

Do you want to know?: Death, shock, heart attack, stroke, bleeding, infection, paralysis, collapsed lung, blood clots, arrhythmia, allergic reactions, drug reactions, transfusion incompatibility, mistaken identity, and you could miss winning the lottery. Luckily, though, the vast majority (98%) of people get through it without any serious complications! if you need bypass, not having it could be worse.

CABG complications: The major complications after bypass surgery include stroke, heart failure, sternal wound infection and graft failure. Depending on where you live, most states record these complications and report them, so you can find out the complication rate of your hospital.