Recent Quadruple Bypass

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Asked for Male, 54 Years

A very close friend of mine (he's male, 54 yrs old) very recently had quadruple bypass surgery after suffering a mild heart attack. He and his group of "cronies" believe that doing "meth" is ok because he is "ALL NEW & GOOD" now. Please explain why that IS NOT true and why? Thank you

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Dr. Nishith Chandra Cardiologist 31 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishith Chandra

Cardiologist 31 yrs exp Delhi

Meth causes constriction of heart arteries. Even after a Bypass surgery, it is very important not to take Meth. Otherwise there is a risk of blockade of these grafts. Dr Nishith Chandra, MD,DM, FSCAI(USA) Director Interventional Cardiologist Fortis Escorts Heart Institute NEW DELHI I N D I A

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