Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. This can lead to symptoms like chest pain or pressure (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue, and in the event of a complete blockage, a heart attack. Treatment plans are tailored to the severity of the disease, starting with lifestyle changes and medications (like statins and aspirin). For more significant blockages, interventional procedures such as angioplasty and stenting are used to open the arteries, while severe or multi-vessel disease often requires coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, which creates new pathways for blood to flow around the blockages. The costs for these treatments, especially bypass surgery, are substantial, covering hospital stays, surgeon fees, and device costs. Therefore, selecting the right hospital option is critical; patients should seek a facility recognized as a center of excellence in cardiac care, which has a high volume of successful surgeries, a multidisciplinary team, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs to ensure the best possible outcome.