Failed bypass

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.