HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Cholesterol And Plaque Around The Heart?

I have been diagnosed with a cholesterol & plague around my heart. I m 85 and the doc thinks I need open heart surgery. What are my other options at this age? I think 84 yr age is too old for open heart surgery so what can I do to get better without surgery. He spke about stent and that is possible.
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi,

The disease is caused atherosclerosis, it can have multiple causes, which are non healthy diet, heredity, sedentary lifestyle and stress.
Open heart surgery always has more risks that stent. If you have no other diseases, no previous stroke or heart attack and low ejection function, then the surgery may have favorable outcome. But if a stent is a stent is also an option, it should be preferred.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cardiac surgery


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Cholesterol And Plaque Around The Heart?

Hi, The disease is caused atherosclerosis, it can have multiple causes, which are non healthy diet, heredity, sedentary lifestyle and stress. Open heart surgery always has more risks that stent. If you have no other diseases, no previous stroke or heart attack and low ejection function, then the surgery may have favorable outcome. But if a stent is a stent is also an option, it should be preferred. Hope I could help you Wishing you good health In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,