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Is Angioplasty Better Than Bypass Surgery For Coronary Artery Block?

Hi, doctor

I would like to know whether angioplasty or bypass surg.better for coronory artery block?I can't take a decision which one Isuggest for my mother.This isthe 2 options dr.has told.She has got 2blocks which are 90% shows in angiogram.Could youplease help me?

Thu, 22 May 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM

You did not mentioned her age and other medical conditions
It all depends mainly on age factor whether she tolerate surgery and her medical conditions like diabetes,hypertension etc

Discuss this with your doctor and then decide.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
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Is Angioplasty Better Than Bypass Surgery For Coronary Artery Block?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM You did not mentioned her age and other medical conditions It all depends mainly on age factor whether she tolerate surgery and her medical conditions like diabetes,hypertension etc Discuss this with your doctor and then decide. Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon.