Question 1

what are the main foods that harm the hearts arteries and why?

Accepted Answer

Several: Over time, high fats and cholesterol rich foods can clog arteries. Clogged arteries in the brain, can lead to stroke, ...Clogged arteries in the heart, can lead to a heart attack.  Smoking causes damage over time to blood vessels too, as well as increasing blood pressure, all causing heart disease to worsen as well.  Moral, ..Do not smoke, and eat healthy!

Question 2

does a quadruple bypass treat all the major heart  arteries?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Although there are three main coronary arteries, these arteries themselves may have significant branches that themselves may need bypassing.  So 4 grafts do not necessarily treat all the major arteries, but will treat the 4 that are blocked.

Question 3

if the right main artery to the heart is 100 % occluded (closed), will this cause sudden death?

Accepted Answer

Coronary : It may or may not, more likely to lead to sudden death if it was occluded in a short period of time ..

Question 4

my father recently had  open heart surgery of blockage of four arteries, it took last about 5 1/2 hrs. he is 69 year with 36 years of diabetic history, also had past history of stroke and attack.
but after surgery nearly 40 hrs later we have noticed chan

Accepted Answer

Ur post got cut shor: From your topic tags, i suspect that you've noticed a change in your dad's memory after his surgery. Given his history of stroke complicated by heart disease, it's very common to report memory loss after open heart surgery since small clots can fly off into brain. Or he might be suffering from delirium due to anesthesia, medications, infection, blood clot to lung, uncontrolled pain, etc.

Question 5

my father is 85 years old he had heart attack and suffers from blockage in four arteries he was diagnosed that he needed open-heart surgery, but doctors refused operation because of anesthesia intolerance concerns, what is the solution for his case?

Accepted Answer

: If surgery is not an option, he should be seen by a cardiologist and his medical regimen should be optimized. This includes medication, diet and exercise that is safe for him to do. Hopefully, these interventions can maintain his comfort and allow him to live as long as possible while maintaining a good quality of life. Good luck to both of you!

Question 6

i have just had a echo heart scan and been told the main artery going into my heart is tight was does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram: I may be wrong, but Unless you had a stress test echocardiogram,  I doubt the echocardiogram would  show any coronary artery features but most likely demonstrated pathology of the aortic valve. If this is so, you will have a significant heart murmur.Of course, your physician knows all your tests and can advise you best. A stress echocardiogram can diagnose coronary artery blockage, though.

Question 7

my husbands 3 main arteries are severely damaged. hes had a few heart attacks in the past and now he wants to have bypass surgery done. can he travel.

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: depends on his general condition otherwise, where is he traveling to, duration of travel, is it for work or leisure, health facilities where he is traveling. Several questions, only his cardiologist would be able to answer for his safety, all the best

Question 8

what part of the heart would receive less blood if the were a blockage in the left main coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

Left main: most of the blood to the left ventricle passes thru the left main. That is why it is such a serious lesion.

Question 9

i am 51 and recently had a heart calcium test done. my score was 42 in my lower main and zero in all other arteries. my total cholesteral is 177 and my ldl is 119. my doctor has perscribed me statins. i would like a 2nd opinion?

Accepted Answer

: What was the reason you had heart calcium test done? What are your HDL cholesterol and your ethnicity? Do you have any other medical problem?

Question 10

had a heart angiogram show blockage in my left main coronary artery.ok.why?

Accepted Answer

Emergency: Blockage in the left main coronary artery is considered an emergency condition requiring  urgent intervention by angioplasty or  bypass surgery. This situation is associated with high mortality if left alone.

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What are the main foods that harm the hearts arteries and why?

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Does a quadruple bypass treat all the major heart arteries?

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If the right main artery to the heart is 100 % occluded (closed), will this cause sudden death?

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My father recently had open heart surgery of blockage of four arteries, it took last about 5 1/2 hrs. he is 69 year with 36 years of diabetic history, also had past history of stroke and attack. but after surgery nearly 40 hrs later we have noticed chan

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My father is 85 years old he had heart attack and suffers from blockage in four arteries he was diagnosed that he needed open-heart surgery, but doctors refused operation because of anesthesia intolerance concerns, what is the solution for his case?

A member asked:

I have just had a echo heart scan and been told the main artery going into my heart is tight was does this mean?

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My husbands 3 main arteries are severely damaged. hes had a few heart attacks in the past and now he wants to have bypass surgery done. can he travel.

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What part of the heart would receive less blood if the were a blockage in the left main coronary artery?

A member asked:

I am 51 and recently had a heart calcium test done. my score was 42 in my lower main and zero in all other arteries. my total cholesteral is 177 and my ldl is 119. my doctor has perscribed me statins. i would like a 2nd opinion?

A member asked:

Had a heart angiogram show blockage in my left main coronary artery.ok.why?

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