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Is Heart By-pass Necessary To Clear Blocked Heart Arteries?
Question: i had angiogram and doctor said 3-4 blockages and recommended by -pass op not stints
i am caucasian 69yrs old have never had any chest pain in my life no dizziness or headaches
my blood pressure high before now is about normal for my age with medication
also take baby aspirin a day
and just started taking atorvastatin calcium
i am slightly overweight
have drastically changed my diet eat salmon fish every second day
and smaller portions of meat every second day usually pork only
also exercise more since having angiogram
do you think heart by-pass op is really necessary with present changes and medication?
i am caucasian 69yrs old have never had any chest pain in my life no dizziness or headaches
my blood pressure high before now is about normal for my age with medication
also take baby aspirin a day
and just started taking atorvastatin calcium
i am slightly overweight
have drastically changed my diet eat salmon fish every second day
and smaller portions of meat every second day usually pork only
also exercise more since having angiogram
do you think heart by-pass op is really necessary with present changes and medication?
Brief Answer:
The heart by-pass op is necessary...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
Unfortunately, the heart events (stroke, attack, etc.) can go silent most of the times. If angiogram showed 3-4 blockages, then, heart by-pass op is really necessary.
The present changes in your lifestyle and diet regimen and medications you are taking will :
- reduce blood pressure, thus, greater chances for op success
- reduce chances for possible cardio-vascular event
To my opinion, you should continue with current changes and medications and keep regular follow ups with your cardiologist.
Good luck!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do write me back.
The heart by-pass op is necessary...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
Unfortunately, the heart events (stroke, attack, etc.) can go silent most of the times. If angiogram showed 3-4 blockages, then, heart by-pass op is really necessary.
The present changes in your lifestyle and diet regimen and medications you are taking will :
- reduce blood pressure, thus, greater chances for op success
- reduce chances for possible cardio-vascular event
To my opinion, you should continue with current changes and medications and keep regular follow ups with your cardiologist.
Good luck!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do write me back.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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