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Is There A Possibility Of Turning Scheduled Stents Placement To Bypass Surgery?
my husband is to have coronary angiogram in 2 days. he has ablockage to is heart and is scheduled to have stints . appox. 5 years ago he was scheduled for this procedure and ened up having 6 bypass surgery. is their a reason to believe this may evolve into more surgery?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Sabiha Banu's Response
Hi Most of the time ,stents for blockage after long duration post operatively are required based on the condition of the patient. every time redo surgery is not the treatment of choice, as it has its own pros and cons, with surgical expertise Hoping he will only land up with the stents But be sure he maintains his diet and regular medication's Take care
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Is There A Possibility Of Turning Scheduled Stents Placement To Bypass Surgery?
Hi Most of the time ,stents for blockage after long duration post operatively are required based on the condition of the patient. every time redo surgery is not the treatment of choice, as it has its own pros and cons, with surgical expertise Hoping he will only land up with the stents But be sure he maintains his diet and regular medication s Take care