Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians about their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB):

1. Do I need to have OPCAB performed? Why do you recommend this procedure?
   
   
2. How blocked are my coronary arteries?
   
   
3. How urgently do I need this treatment?
   
   
4. Are there any other procedures or medications I could take as an alternative?
   
   
5. Is off-pump surgery safer than other types of surgery?
   
   
6. What types of risks does this procedure involve for me?
   
   
7. How long will it take me to recover from this procedure? Will I need to spend any time in the hospital?
   
   
8. Will I need to make any lifestyle changes following the procedure?
   
   
9. Can I undergo this procedure if I am pregnant?