Alternatives to bi-pass (female with 2 blocked artitries)

  Is there a less invasive proceedure for two blocked artitries
  in a female or will she have to have a bi-pass (in general)

[CCF CARDIO MD APS]

Dear Patrick,
There are two general treatments considered for blockages of the coronary
arteries, bypass and angioplasty.  For 100% blockages or in diabetics with
multivessel disease, bypass will certainly serve the patient better.  Angioplasty is
really geared for discrete uncomplicated blockages that are limited to one or two arteries.
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