Author Response: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall; He Had a "Bypass" After All!

Shukla MP. Author Response: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall; He Had a "Bypass" After All! Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(7):708.

Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique as an Adjunct to Routine Physiotherapy on Pulmonary Functions in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a substantial and increasing public health concern in India, particularly among individuals aged 20 and above. The postoperative phase following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery presents potential complications, notably impacting the pulmonary system. Emerging evidence suggests that the Buteyko breathing technique not only improves lung function but also positively influences the psychological well-being of CABG patients.