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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
stent or cabg
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stent or cabg
by anikrish, Jan 14, 2008 08:27AM
my husband is 58 years old, type 2 diabetic. He is asymptomatic and underwent routine Exercise test which turned out to be positive. He blockage in left descending and circumflex. He has been given the option of all 3 - medication only, stent or cabg. I would be grateful if you could advise what is the best option for him.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Thank you.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, Jan 14, 2008 05:38PM
, Jan 14, 2008 05:38PMTo: anikrish
Frequently in a patient with diabetes and coronary artery disease that involves more than one vessel CABG is a good option. If the stress test is very positive then CABG should be considered.
