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Can Blocked Arteries Be Treated Non- Surgically In An Elderly Person?

Hi ,my fathers age is now 77 years. He is facing frequent chest pain for which I have already consulted a cardiologist recently with ECO,ECG & Angiogram. As per test report doctor advised that there is 2 blockage with more than 90 % & need to undergo angioplasty with 2 stent at the earliest. Please advise if the same can be treated by medicine or surgery is the only option keeping in mind his age ??
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Considering his age as well best treatment is angioplasty, which is not a major procedure. However, he can be maintained in the medicines also provided he is responding adequately and symptom free. But this is inferior to angioplasty even at this age group and risk of heart attack and decreased heart function will be more with this. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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Can Blocked Arteries Be Treated Non- Surgically In An Elderly Person?

Hello, Considering his age as well best treatment is angioplasty, which is not a major procedure. However, he can be maintained in the medicines also provided he is responding adequately and symptom free. But this is inferior to angioplasty even at this age group and risk of heart attack and decreased heart function will be more with this. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.