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scrap10
Hi,
Last year I had quadruple bi-pass. After a recent angio, my doctor told me only two of the four bi-passes were still functioning. What are my options now? Are there any new proceedures that I can try other than another open heart surgery?
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The harvested vessels for a by-pass can be stented.
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