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Is CABG At Age Of 74 Safe To Clear Blockages?
my father is 74 years old; doesn't have BP or diabetes. He has been diagnosed with 2 100% blocks in his arteries and the 3rd has started blocking. He has been advised to undergo CABG. Is it wise considering his age? Can the surgery be avoided by modifying the lifestyle and taking medications?
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Surgery is strongly advisable if he can with stand surgery. That assessment is to be done by the Anesthesia team; if they are ok with it, then age as such is not a big barrier.
Modified lifestyle and taking medications is not going to open up 100% block; could have worked earlier.
Hope that helps
Surgery is strongly advisable if he can with stand surgery. That assessment is to be done by the Anesthesia team; if they are ok with it, then age as such is not a big barrier.
Modified lifestyle and taking medications is not going to open up 100% block; could have worked earlier.
Hope that helps
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