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Heart problem
My grandfather arputharaj was 78yrs old. He was suffered by heart blockage. At this age heart Bye pass surgery is possible or not. please tell other ways.
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Hello...age is not the barrier for Bypass surgery. Main factors to decide right modality of treatment for your grandfather are-
1.Heart function/EF on 2DEcho.
2.Number of blockages in heart/CAD.
3.Co-morbid conditions like diabetes, asthama, kidney disease etc. (Overall physical fitness needed for bypass surgery & it can be done with due risk)
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Other methods for treating heart blockages or coronary heart disease incude -Medical management / Angioplasty.
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