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What Are The Risks Of Sticky Aortic Valve And Some Blockage In The Coronary Arteries?
I am 87 yrs old and have been diagnosed with a sticky aortic valve and some blockage in the coronary arteries. I am in otherwise good health with a type 2 diabetis that is under control with medication. Open heart surgery has been advised. What are the risks ?
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Hello
Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.
Considering your age there is always a risk for any surgery . But as you don't have any other comorbid conditions, you can tolerate the open heart surgery upto an extent.
But there are always risks and benefits both for any procedure.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.
Considering your age there is always a risk for any surgery . But as you don't have any other comorbid conditions, you can tolerate the open heart surgery upto an extent.
But there are always risks and benefits both for any procedure.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
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