If you need Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
Severe Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease
When coronary artery disease affects multiple vessels or the left main artery, or when angioplasty is not technically feasible, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is required. The surgeon uses a vein from the leg or artery from the chest wall to bypass the blocked sections, restoring blood flow to the heart muscle. CABG significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and improves survival in patients with complex coronary artery disease.
How private health insurance can help with Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PMI covers cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon consultations, pre-operative investigations (echocardiogram, stress test, angiography), the bypass surgery and intensive care stay, and a full cardiac rehabilitation programme.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
