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Heart Bypass Surgery For Two Arteries

What is the chance of survival for a 70 year old male with an active lifestyle who is getting heart bypass surgery for two arteries (95% and 90% blockages)?

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Hi.. It depends on the present condition of the patient, the present state of the heart, if the surgery is done on emergency or a planned surgery, other co-morbid conditions and many other factors.. However the chances of survival is definitely better than without the surgery..
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Heart Bypass Surgery For Two Arteries

Hi.. It depends on the present condition of the patient, the present state of the heart, if the surgery is done on emergency or a planned surgery, other co-morbid conditions and many other factors.. However the chances of survival is definitely better than without the surgery..