Question 1

with 2 collapsed arteries, is this a danger for my heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries: If you have two obstructed coronary arteries, that is certainly a significant potential impairment of heart function.

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

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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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 4

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 5

what to do if i had an artery collaps and a stent put in 6 yrs ago. what is my heart condition called?

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Atherosclerosis: If your stent was in a heart artery, you have coronary atherosclerosis.  If it was done in a peripheral artery such as your leg, you have peripheral artery disease or peripheral atherosclerosis.

Question 6

what treatment/comfort is available for end stage chf? having trouble breathing; has to stand most of time to breathe. 13% ejection
fraction from recent heart attack due to collapsed stent. . .history of coronary artery
disease since 1990

Accepted Answer

1. : 1. Laying with 5-6 pillows underneath your back will help keep your airways open and ease the work of breathing. 
2 taking breathing treatments, like nebulizers will also help.
3. Use an incentive spirometer to practice taking deep breaths. This is a device that patient suck air from, stregthening the airway and lungs.
4. Avoid salt, as this causes water retention which is more work for your heart, 
5. Medication: there are some cardiac medication that target specific actions in the heart. To name a few: 
your doctor can consider prescribing a diuretic to decrease preload into the heart, decreases the workload of the heart. He can also prescribe a medicine to increase contractility and make the heart pump stronger, if your doctor deems this an appropriate treatment.
Talk to your doctor about these options, and also about choosing a diet and life style that can help increase the quality of your comfort.

Question 7

what. does an enlarged artery by heart mean?

Accepted Answer

Larger than normal: The aorta is the largest blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to elsewhere. Enlargement of vessel means a dilation (ballooning out as pictured here) to larger than it should be. It right next to the heart--aortic root, it can cause the valve to leak, and if severe it can cause much problem. Enlargement further down may burst, that causes serious problem too. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

can heart arteries harden from causes other than plaque build up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heart is a very metabolically active organ and needs several nutrients to function well like coq10, l-carnitine, magnesium, ribose etc and lack of these will cause the vessels to have greater stiffness. Also indiscriminate of calcium supplements is causing abnormal calcifications of the whole body and arteries.

Question 9

how does the heart in a relaxed state move blood through arteries?

Accepted Answer

Heart never sleeps.: Blood flow need is dictated by the needs of various organs.  When you exercise, cardiac output increases 5 x.  However, at rest, you are still pumping blood which constantly moves blood through your vessels-even at rest.

Question 10

what are symptoms of narrowed arteries in your chest or near your heart?

Accepted Answer

Myocardial ischemia: When the heart muscle can't get enough blood flow to supply its needs we call that ischemia. Narrowed arteries, anemia, overgrown muscle and other things can cause it. Chest pain, weakened heart muscle, rhythm problems and other abnormalities may result. It is treated by a combination of therapies.

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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?

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What to do if i had an artery collaps and a stent put in 6 yrs ago. what is my heart condition called?

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What treatment/comfort is available for end stage chf? having trouble breathing; has to stand most of time to breathe. 13% ejection fraction from recent heart attack due to collapsed stent. . .history of coronary artery disease since 1990

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What. does an enlarged artery by heart mean?

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