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Is A Bypass Surgery Advisable When Blockage Is Not Visible?

My brother did an angiogram. The surgeon says the other end of the blockage is not visible and it is not therefore not possible to a by pass. The cardiologist says that there is a blockage and bypass should be done. What does this mean? We are confused
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Bypass and stenting cant be done on a single opinion get the film from the cardiologist and show it to tow three other surgeons even we have cardiologists at our website they can help you to give opinion ...get two three opinions and then decide...in cardiology many people give different advices so take the CD od angiography from the cardiologist go to three different surgeons don't tell them what others are saying just ask them what should be done

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Is A Bypass Surgery Advisable When Blockage Is Not Visible?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Welcome to Health Care Magic. My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Bypass and stenting cant be done on a single opinion get the film from the cardiologist and show it to tow three other surgeons even we have cardiologists at our website they can help you to give opinion ...get two three opinions and then decide...in cardiology many people give different advices so take the CD od angiography from the cardiologist go to three different surgeons don t tell them what others are saying just ask them what should be done Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health