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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
repeated bypass
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, May 02, 2003 12:00AM
quilt,
Sorry for the response after the fact.
A third bypass operation is a riskier venture than the first, or even the second. Very few patients have a favorable benefit/risk profile for proceeding with a third bypass operation. However, it remains an option.
Angioplasty with or without stenting may also be an option, depending on the findings. And of course, adequate medical therapy is of the utmost importance, regardless of the other options selected. We see many patients who are sent to us for consideration of re-do bypass who are not on cholesterol or blood pressure lowering therapy!
Good luck.
Sorry for the response after the fact.
A third bypass operation is a riskier venture than the first, or even the second. Very few patients have a favorable benefit/risk profile for proceeding with a third bypass operation. However, it remains an option.
Angioplasty with or without stenting may also be an option, depending on the findings. And of course, adequate medical therapy is of the utmost importance, regardless of the other options selected. We see many patients who are sent to us for consideration of re-do bypass who are not on cholesterol or blood pressure lowering therapy!
Good luck.
