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Is CABG Required If Coronary Angiogram Shows 90% Critical Stenosis?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My father went through Coronary angiogram he had been suggested to go for CABG, his LMCA is Distal 40%lession, LCX: Non-dominant,mild disease,100%occlusion after OM1,OM2:filling through collaterals,diffuse disease, RCA:Dominant system,mild diffuse disease with discrete 90% critical stenosis, Can you suggest me that my father has to go to CABG, please let me know
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Hello, I understand your concern towards your dad's health. A blockage of >70% is an indication for CABG. It will be the best option for him. I wish him a quick recovery. Warm regards
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Is CABG Required If Coronary Angiogram Shows 90% Critical Stenosis?

Hello, I understand your concern towards your dad s health. A blockage of 70% is an indication for CABG. It will be the best option for him. I wish him a quick recovery. Warm regards