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Any Problem In Future When Having One Totally Blocked Valve?

Hi, My Name Anil. Recently my Father had an bypass surgery.among 4 valves 3 Valves are damaged and 1 valve is totally blocked. The doctors cured the damaged valves and left the totally blocked Valve with out curing it. My question is Is there any problem with that totally blocked valve in future...
Tue, 27 May 2014
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It appears that you are mistaking artery for valve…
Bypass is done for block in artery…
They might have left one – if it was beyond repair / or it did not need because of collateral circulation
The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation.

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Any Problem In Future When Having One Totally Blocked Valve?

Welcome to HCM It appears that you are mistaking artery for valve… Bypass is done for block in artery… They might have left one – if it was beyond repair / or it did not need because of collateral circulation The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation. Regards