I had a triple bypass four years ago, and it failed. It plugged up quickly. I had a high-risk stenting procedure on my native arteries, and still have a 65% blockage in the LAD that is too risky to fix.
I'm still standing, but it requires close attention to diet. I moved into CHF quickly, but still enjoy a good quality of life. I just don't make long term plans!
If your bypass is still patent, I'd reduce your stress level by simply doing the best you can with diet and exercise.
Your arteries are not going to rupture unless you have an aneurysm and thats totally different to CAD.
Not necessarily, Ed. I had in the RDA a perculating problem with blood flow with clots that set up a vibration in my arteries about seven years ago. I think it was caused by stents placed at opposite ends of the RDA and the artery started shaking, and finally leaked. I was lucky, the leak was slow, and fixed with a really long 24 mm stent.
I trust all is well in your shire, Ed. I've had a rocky road to ride, but I'm still standing!
With variant angina (arterial spasms) and calcified and brittle arteries that is exactly what I am concerned about.
How did they detect it and monitor it's recovery?