Did you know that every year, up to 1 lakh (100,000) bypass surgeries are performed in India? What if we told you that some of them could have been successfully avoided? At SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, led by Dr. Bimal Chhajer, we are meeting patients who were advised to get surgery done as the only option. Yet, many of them avoided it, safely, through non-invasive heart treatment, like EECP treatment in Delhi/NCR. We evaluate patients on all parameters and, if possible, help them avoid bypass surgery or a stent. SAAOL has pioneered non-surgical heart disease treatment since its inception in 1996.
So why do so many end up in an operating room even when they don’t need to?
Because of a few mistakes, mistakes that can be prevented, mistakes born out of fear, half-truths and ignorance.
Well, let’s unravel the 5 most common mistakes that get people into bypass surgery when they don’t need it!
Mistake #1: Believing Chest Pain Always Means Heart Blockage
Chest pain scares people. The first thought that comes to mind is “This must be a heart blockage. I need surgery.”
There are only about 20% of chest pains that are specifically caused by blockages in the vessels of the heart itself. Many are caused by acid reflux, muscle strain, anxiety, or lung issues.
By assuming every chest pain equals a blockage, people rush to invasive tests and surgeries.
Common Causes of Chest Pain vs. Real Heart Blockage
Not all chest pains require an operation. The non-surgical heart treatment of SAAOL very well differentiates these scenarios.
When is Chest Pain Dangerous?
The danger lies in the pattern of the pain. If you have chest pain that spreads to your arm, your jaw or your back and appears even while resting, it’s a red flag. Pain that occurs with exertion and fades when you stop suggests reduced blood flow to the heart caused by blocked arteries. If pain comes with shortness of breath, cold sweats, dizziness and/or nausea, it’s even more serious. In such cases, it’s crucial to seek medical evaluation without delay because a potentially treatable condition might quickly become an emergency.
Mistake #2: Trusting Angiography as the Final Word without Considering the Second Option
Angiography looks convincing. You have an image in the arteries, you see blockages, and doctors say: “90% heart blockage. Surgery is urgent.”
But angiography reveals the narrowing only of the inside of an artery, not the blood flow around it. Your body develops alternative routes, or collateral vessels, small blood pathways that feed the heart, even if major arteries have blockages. 40% of patients with 90% blockage on angiography have good blood flow due to collateral circulation. These patients are frequently able to safely avoid bypass surgery with the help of non-surgical heart treatment.
SAAOL Heartcare Delhi does a comprehensive evaluation, such as stress tests, collateral circulation testing, before prescribing a treatment.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Lifestyle and Reversal Options
Surgery doesn’t cure heart disease. It only bypasses the blockage. The underlying issue is the damaged arteries from cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stress. This is why so many patients who receive a bypass need a second bypass or stent after 7 to 10 years.
However, with lifestyle-based reversal (SAAOL’s zero-oil cooking/diet, stress control, yoga, and EECP therapy), the patient is curing the disease, not just treating symptoms of a disease.
Bypass Surgery vs. EECP + Lifestyle
| Aspect | Bypass Surgery | SAAOL Lifestyle + EECP |
| Treats the root cause | No | Yes |
| Invasive/Painful | Yes | No |
| Hospital Stay | 7–10 days | None |
| Recovery Time | 2–3 months | Immediate |
| Recurrence of Blockage | High (30–40% in 10 years) | Low (if lifestyle followed) |
Patients opting for SAAOL’s non-surgical heart disease treatment never returned for surgery when they religiously followed the lifestyle modifications as advised.
Mistake #4: Panic-Led Decisions Post-Diagnosis in Angiography
You listen to “90% heart blockage”. Fear sets in. Family pushes: “Do surgery now!”
In that panic, patients don’t often wonder:
- Do I have aggressive heart test numbers?
- Is my heart function stable?
- Are there safer alternatives?
In SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, the patients are counselled peacefully. No rush. Every decision is the result of thorough counselling.
Mistake #5: Thinking Surgery Is the Only Option
A lot of readers won’t know there is an alternative to bypass surgery. They believe the only way out is bypass surgery. But EECP therapy in Delhi/NCR has helped 6+ lakh people avoid bypass surgery. It boosts naturally occurring blood flow, improves oxygen delivery and relieves angina without any invasive intervention. EECP Therapy is US FDA-approved and widely recognised around the world. The future of heart care is noninvasive. SAAOL has demonstrated this for more than 30 years.
FAQs – Questions that can help avoid bypass surgery
Q: Is there a natural way to avoid bypass surgery?
Yes. With EECP therapy along with diet, exercise and stress control, many patients can avoid surgery safely.
Q: Is EECP available in Delhi/NCR?
Yes. At Saaol Heartcare Delhi under Dr. Bimal Chhajer. SAAOL Heartcare provides EECP treatment in several centres around multiple locations in Delhi/NCR. You can just visit the website and book your appointment online.
Q: Is EECP painful?
No. It’s Non-invasive, painless, and the sensation is similar to receiving a leg massage.
Q: How to reverse heart disease without surgery?
You can book your consultation with SAAOL Heartcare, and our heart experts will carefully evaluate your heart’s condition and advise accordingly. If needed, you can reverse heart disease without surgery with SAAOL’s programme: Zero-oil cooking/diet, Yoga, lifestyle modification, stress management and EECP.
Q: How can I take a Dr. Bimal Chhajer appointment?
Users can call SAAOL Heartcare Delhi or visit the website for online appointments.
Conclusion
Bypass surgery isn’t always wrong. But it isn’t always necessary either.
The sad fact is that fear and misinformation are driving thousands of people to have unnecessary surgery when better, non-invasive alternatives are now available. At SAAOL Heartcare Delhi, Dr. Bimal Chhajer has spent decades proving that one can not only avoid bypass surgery, but can also reverse heart disease without surgery and restart life.
The big mistake is not asking the guiding questions before you have surgery. So don’t wait anymore and contact SAAOL Heartcare today.