Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Bypass Surgery Advisable For Total Occlusion Of LIMA And LAD?

I had a 5 Vessel CABG in OCT 2013. In Nov 2013 became more short of breath. Feb 2014 heart cath showed total occlusion of LIMA to LAD. Just recently found out that the LIMA was subtotally occluded when bypass was done. Is that normal procedure for that type of surgery? Had the surgery at the V.A. Hospital.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist,  's  Response
hi
no it is usually not normal for occlusion of LIMA GRAFT.
THE REASONS FOR OCCLUSION CAN BE DUE TO ANY BLOCK, OR DUE TO VARIATION IN BLOOD PRESSURE EITHER TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW
re-angiogram & angioplasty is the treatment of choice.
take care
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Bypass Surgery Advisable For Total Occlusion Of LIMA And LAD?

hi no it is usually not normal for occlusion of LIMA GRAFT. THE REASONS FOR OCCLUSION CAN BE DUE TO ANY BLOCK, OR DUE TO VARIATION IN BLOOD PRESSURE EITHER TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW re-angiogram & angioplasty is the treatment of choice. take care