Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their treatment options. The following questions related to minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery may be helpful:

1. Am I a candidate for the MIDCAB procedure?
   
   
2. Am I better off undergoing a MIDCAB procedure or a coronary artery bypass graft?
   
   
3. Why do you recommend the MIDCAB procedure for someone in my condition?
   
   
4. What sorts of risks will I be exposed to during the MIDCAB procedure?
   
   
5. How long will my recovery be?
   
   
6. Will I need to stay in the hospital following the surgery? For how long?
   
   
7. Are there any medications that I am currently taking that could interfere with the surgery?
   
   
8. Will I need to take any medications prior to the surgery? Could any of these interfere with my current medications?
   
   
9. What sort of results can I expect from this surgery? Will the surgery impact my day-to-day life in any way?
   
   
10. Can I still undergo this procedure if I am pregnant?