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Can you please help me understand if stent is preferred or bypass for someone who has 2 blockages? Even if you can help me with how long each one of this is reliable.. ?

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Depends on coronary anatomy ...  Read More

Sir, My Father is suffering form chest pain and then he was diagnosed with echo and angiogram Doctor suggested that there are 2blockages and he told we should go for stents When we went for another doctor he told us bypass is the best option and should be done quickly with no delay My father is diabetic patient Plz tell me the best one

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It depends on the vessel involved and the nature of the block. One needs to see the Angiogram CD before commenting on the type of procedure required. ...  Read More

I have done my double bypass on 2007 in UK. I put stent on October 2016 in Qatar. I put stent again on July 2017 in USA. Still i am feeling uncomfortable on breathing and feels tired all the time.. I am 55 years old. I am a business man and usually i am busy with my works. What would you like to suggest me?

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What is your heart function ...  Read More

My father is now heart attack patient. And now 40mm stent placed In LAD position for him..Any chance to go with bypass surgery for that palce..

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Since stent is there , bypass not needed. However if needed , could be performed ...  Read More

HI sir this is manoj I would like to know that a heart stent can be removed without bypass surgery...???...

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Heart stents become a part of blood vessels as cells grow over them with time, they can't be taken out if put in coronary artery ...  Read More

My father 70years age.no BP,no diabetes issues heart rate normal.age factor we done heart related testes like ecg, echo ,kidney function test,liver function test all are in normal values but in cholesterol test cholesterol is slightly high.TMT test shows mild positive.we done angiography report shows 3valves blockage is there.any medicines are th

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Consult any other cardiologist with angio CD for 2nd opinion.. Don't consult on practo ...  Read More

Hi, my dad has had a 4 way heart bypass last week and came out of hospital yesterday. As far as the surgery went, he's doing very well, however, since his operation, he has lost 5kg and can barely eat. He says that his lower stomach, back and front used to be in pain before the surgery but now it's intensified. It's a continuous pain that intensifi

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U need to consult a gastroenterologist and get urself properly evaluated. Dr Ajay Mishra Gastroenterologist, Surat ...  Read More

Hi sir ... this is suresh ... my age is 26. Recently ( 3 months back) I had chest pain. I went to hospita. Doctor checked up and said its a heart attack. But he did not give me take to second chance and he did operation and puts a stent in my heart... but now I want to remove the stent.. will u please suggest me can heart stent can be removed witho

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Stent once put can not be removed/ should not be removed. It becomes part of your body. Don’t worry about it. ...  Read More

Is there any test to know that bypass surgery done well or not? Any scan so that I will get conclude.

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A Cardiologist opinion is better ...because a TMT , stress echo , CT angiography or regular coronary angiography may be done. ...  Read More

Few days back my father had major heart attack. Treatment was carried out and angiogram also done. doctor suggested to go for bypass surgery. I need valuable advice from doctors.

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Need to see angio cd and the patient to advise further ...  Read More

Dear dr father age 70 yrs is has 2 stent in left and 4 in right artery... Now concern is father has gout issues Ortho has Rx ..pain killer zerodol TC twice and deflazacort 6 mg ... Once My concern is both can give father any problem for heart patients he already suffered heart attack Now I want know both medicine is safe or not Ortho has Rx

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Should not be a problem ...  Read More

My father had heart stent surgery last year may ..can he travel in train for 24 hrs,??..his condition is very good now..no problem ..age 60

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Yes he can travel but ensure adequate hydration and timely medication intake ...  Read More

My father recently had a bypass surgery and the doctor had advised to do the dressing of sutures and stitches daily. Patient can't move and walk more, So I'm looking for a home visit professional for dressing and cleaning of wound and suture. Please do contact me as soon as possible

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There are many apps for home care of Patient such as yours. Kindly Google and take help. Practo does not provide such services. ...  Read More

I had 1st stent in heart in 2014 and rest 3 in 2022 but yesterday we have done tmt doctor said it's again started to blocking what should I do i have sugar range of 10 in health i m everything good after few exercises few weeks ago I get heart pain after few years very mildly i have attached report please check and tell should I go for bypa

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The treadmill test is strongly positive, and I think you should undergo a coronary angiogram again to rule out any Restenosis in the previously implanted stents. ...  Read More

Hi, My father underwent heart stent procedure as he had heart attack two months back .In first month in a gap of 15 days he had vomiting twice , reports were normal doctor said it was due to gastric problem.Again after one month todAy he experienced vomiting.Im worried he had no vomiting problem before stent procedure.can you please help me if he n

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Consult ...  Read More

Hi, My father had undergone Anjio with stent procedure 15 days back , today morning he experienced gastric problem and had vomiting, Is there any problem with his health? Thanks, Pavithra

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If he has further problems reach nearest hospital..can be due to gastritis . always get ECG done at nearest centre in case of any doubt ...  Read More

My father has to undergo bypass surgery. I am extremely nervous. Is it safe ? Do I need to worry ? Please tell

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Definitely major surgery but if in good hands need not to worry ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, Last week my father(67 yrs) had a pace maker implant. For heart arteries blocks, doctor said 5 stents to be placed My question: Upto how many stents can a 67 years old person can have ? Who had pace maker last week.

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Calcified lesions ... Better to go for CABG ...  Read More

Hi this is my father in law reports, need guidance further doctors suggested bypass surgery is it safe he is 65yrs old ,is it safe to do surgery at this age, and what are the recovery chances?

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Yes it's safe. Get CABG done ...  Read More

Hi ! My father has diagnosed with bypass surgery on January 2023 After one year medication doctor suggested to take 2D echo still my father LVEF 38% Before surgery LVEF 40% Is there diet to increase LVEF ? Or else with these 40% life expectancy is better or not

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IS BYPASS SURGERY ALREADY DONE ??? ...  Read More

My father fours years back implant 2 stent .Heis taking regular medications,he is lifting weights often like water can,cylinder..will it cause chest pain again?!

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No ...  Read More

Is this normal thing that a patient have psychcosis problem after 3 days of bypass surgery?and what is recovering time from this situation? Please reply

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Yes it's common. Patients will recover when once they reach the ward. ...  Read More

My uncle is going to have bypass surgery after 3 weeks. What care we should take for this 3 weeks. Diet, exercise etc

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Continue the Medicines without fail. Routine diet is alright. Exercise depends on his baseline symptom. If he is too symptomatic, better not to exert. ...  Read More

Is bypass surgery necessary? Is there any other option to treat? I really need your help. Thank you

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Need to o see detail report and angio CD to decide about Bypass surgery ...  Read More

My father had a minor stroke back in 2004 after that few months ago he was having breathing issue so we went to doctor...doctor told to do angiography...in angiography there are multiple blockages and angioplasty won't do any good so doctor told to do bypass...I want to know is bypass surgery safe for my father?

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Please consult as without knowing the history we cannot tell the risk involved in CABG ...  Read More

My father in law is diabetic and he had done bypass surgery the day before yesterday.Now today his BP is low .Is it normal ? Is there anything to worry about?

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Review with discharge summary with a Cardiothoracic surgeon ...  Read More

My father complains about pain in heart and upper area and head after consulting doc we got to know he had minor heart attack and having heart blockages hence immediately as per doc advise we did stent surgery in Dec 2022 After surgery he feels weak and not feeling normal as before also eating habit changed less quantity he is taking and there is

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Kindly provide the medical prescription. Did he get a chest X Ray done? Is he coughing more at night? Could be the adverse effect of a medicine or could be signs of heart failure. You have not mention ...  Read More

My mother has gone through bypass surgery 3 months ago...today we have done echo ecg and xray as regular checkup...I have attached the reports...is everything normal???

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Its normal. ...  Read More

Hi, My father had a Bypass Surgery 12 weeks ago. Recently, 10 days back he is facing pain around chest. And it happens mostly when he sit straight or forward leaning position. If he sit little bit leaning backwards pain reduces. As he noticed it doesn't seems related to heart. We visited hospital too. On check up X-Ray & Eco (Ecardiography) r

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This is called post sternotomy pain syndrome (PSPS). No need to worry.Few patient may face this problem. Consult please if any further queries. ...  Read More

Dear doctor, my dad aged 62, diabetic. Had qudrapuke bypass 8 months ago, he can able to do his works and active after ,3 months surgery but now he is feeling very weak and sleeping all the day.. is it something serious?

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Have you reviewed again with the cardiologist? Get a 2d Echo done ...  Read More

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