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Do I Need Another Bypass Surgery For Blocked Grafts In Cardiac Cath?

I have had symptoms of shortness of breath, fatigue, lightheaded for a month. History: Heart attack at age 59 (currently 71), 5-way CABG in 2001, Have recently had holter, echocardiogram, nuke stress test (test was stopped due to fatigue and BP drop) Cardiac cath a few days ago (four of the five grafts completely plugged, the fifth partially plugged (Doc says stent is not an option). I m meeting with my cardiologist next Thursday. Is the likely recommended action likely to be a second round of bypass surgery or is there another reasonable path? What s the risk profile? What would you do?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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Do I Need Another Bypass Surgery For Blocked Grafts In Cardiac Cath?

Hi,I request you dont keep any doubts about your doctors advise follow you doctors advise and be regular on your medications with a healthy lifestyle modifications such as smoking,alchol.