Is Surgery The Best Option For Blockage In Arteries?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : If I have 3 blockages in my arteries and 1 100% would Dr. Masley's diet method work for me or is my only option open heart surgery? I am a woman who just turned 70 years old. I teach school. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery is the best option.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Dr. Masley's diet method is good and needs to be followed. It is more of preventive rather than curative.
2. As there is already 3 blockages in major blood vessels, any significant change, would cause myocardial infarction, which could be life threatening or could compromise the cardiac function.
3. Surgery would be the best option.
4. Start incorporating the diet method, it will slow down further blockage formation and also help you in healthy living.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar