Cardiovascular Bypass Surgery: Contemporary Strategies for Postoperative Cardiac Follow-Up

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains the cornerstone surgical therapy for complex or advanced coronary artery disease. Yet, the long-term success of CABG depends heavily on systematic postoperative cardiac follow-up. Early evaluation focuses on arrhythmia prevention, hemodynamic stability, and detection of perioperative myocardial injury, whereas long-term care integrates graft surveillance, risk-factor modifi-cation, and rehabilitation. New data highlight biomarkers such as NT-proBNP, galectin-3, and adropin, together with imaging modalities like strain echocardiography and cardiac CT angiography. A multidisciplinary, patient-centered model ensures better outcomes and quality of life after CABG.