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What Causes Chest Pain After Bypass Surgery?
My father, 81, (after a 4 bypass surgery back in the 80s) has undergone a stent/baloon procedure two days ago at NYU hospital. (Two arteries were disconnected/blocked.) He is home now. Has been prescribed: Aspirin, Plavix, & Pletal for 6 months. He is now complaining of chest pain. Is that normal after the procedure?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hello There
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that chest pain is persisting because of blocked arteries and that specific area of the arteries is not getting enough oxygen. It is recommended for you to consult your treating cardiologist and ask him to add some anti anginal drugs to lower the pain.
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that chest pain is persisting because of blocked arteries and that specific area of the arteries is not getting enough oxygen. It is recommended for you to consult your treating cardiologist and ask him to add some anti anginal drugs to lower the pain.
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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