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Failed bypass
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Failed bypass
by Ron__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Ron on September 29, 1998 at 17:32:10:
I underwent my second bypass surgery to replace a valve in July of this year. My first bypass was in 1987. During the operation, they also redid two bypasses, one of which they used a leg vein to the left coronary artery. I have been recovering great until 2 weeks ago when I began to feel chest discomfort and back pain on exertion. The one vein to the coronary artery is failing. I would like to know if there is any procedure that can be used which will not require another bypass surgery. I don't believe I would survive. I am a 61 year old male and desperate for help. If it continues to progress, I will surely have a major attack. Please help me if you can.
I underwent my second bypass surgery to replace a valve in July of this year. My first bypass was in 1987. During the operation, they also redid two bypasses, one of which they used a leg vein to the left coronary artery. I have been recovering great until 2 weeks ago when I began to feel chest discomfort and back pain on exertion. The one vein to the coronary artery is failing. I would like to know if there is any procedure that can be used which will not require another bypass surgery. I don't believe I would survive. I am a 61 year old male and desperate for help. If it continues to progress, I will surely have a major attack. Please help me if you can.
