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How Can These Blocks In The Heart Be Removed Other Than Bypass Surgery ?

2 blocks in the hearts one is 100% and another 90% hi father has 2 blocks in the hearts one is 100% and another 90% ,plz suggest the options other than bypass
posted on Tue, 1 Mar 2011
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You should mention which of the arteries are blocked.Anyway no drug can dissolve a 100%blocked artery clot. Bypass is the only answer. In partial blocks, there is a chance of dissolving some part of clot by blood thinning agents.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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How Can These Blocks In The Heart Be Removed Other Than Bypass Surgery ?

Hello. Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum. You should mention which of the arteries are blocked.Anyway no drug can dissolve a 100%blocked artery clot. Bypass is the only answer. In partial blocks, there is a chance of dissolving some part of clot by blood thinning agents. Dr. Rakhi Tayal