Question 1

81 year grandpa having a triple bypass arteries are 85% blocked docs say success rate is 98% in his current health. does this sound right at his age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your grandfather has good lungs, kidneys and no history of stroke, the surgical mortality risk is about 2%. There are other less serious risks such as bleeding, infection, arrhythmia, heart failure, prolonged convelscence that are more likely to occur but are treatable. The society of thoracic surgeons has a risk score that can accurately predict mortality by simply plugging in pt variables.

Question 2

triple bypass surgery survival rate?

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Quite high: Depends on risk factors going in!
the operation itself carries good results in general, but smokers, diabetics, obese have increased risks to have the problems and to recover.

Question 3

mortality rate for triple bypass surgery?

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Ask surgeon;complexQ: The answer is, "it depends". What do you mean by mortality rate? Death on the table? Death in 30 days? Death in 1 yr? 5 yrs? 10 yrs? Also, answer will depend on the surgeon who is performing the procedure as well as any medical problems the pt has aside from heart disease (diabetes, etc.) Stats compiled by NY at http://www.heartprotect.com/mortality-stats.shtml; overall, 4.2% 1-yr mortality in NY.

Question 4

what is the survival rate of a triple bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: All comers: 98-99%
over age 80 : 95%
with significant lung or kidney disease: lower (depends on the specifics). 
Emergency surgery also lowers the survival compared with elective surgery.

Question 5

after having a triple bypass, what causes the heart rate to not stabilize?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: Can contribute but most common are post operative pain & anemia.

Question 6

what is triple bypass?

Accepted Answer

CABG: Triple bypass refers to 3 coronary artery blockages being bypassed by surgery.

Question 7

what can i eat after a triple bypass?

Accepted Answer

Heart healthy: Your diet is designed to treat the atherosclerosis disease you have. 
This will consist of low fat, low salt diet with more fish and vegetables included. 
Also healthy lifestyle with more cardio exercise and no smoking.

Question 8

what are chances of surviving a triple bypass?

Accepted Answer

Very good: More than 95 percent chance of making full recovery.

Question 9

how do you perform a triple bypass on someone?

Accepted Answer

Open heart surgery: This involves open heart surgery and placing a patient on the heart lung machine.

Question 10

how long does a triple bypass take to complete?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Every patient's anatomy is a little different. An experienced surgeon would likely complete the procedure in about 2.5 hours.  The anesthesia and transport are added time.

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