failed grafts

I had triple bypass last May. Since then I have had two minor heart attacks. I had another cath done on the last heart attack and they told me that two of my grafts had closed. I aksed what we could do. And they told me there was nothing that could be done. I have no strength at all. I am a 52 years old male. Even going to Wal-Mart causes my legs to hurt . When I take a hot shower, my feet turn purple. On five different time, I have also lost vision in both eyes at once. This lasted for 30 seconds at most and then it slowly came back.
I don't know if all is being done for me. I have a wife and four children.

[Douglas Bogart, MD]

Have you been checked for carotid artery disease or for peripheral vascular disease??  You should talk with your doctor about these symptoms.  Cardiac rehab would be good for you and you should be on a maximal medical program--diet, exercise,smoking cessation and medication--statins, aspirin, beta -blocker and maybe Plavix.  Talk with your doctor.