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Grandpa having a double bypass surgery, is it safe?
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Bypass surgery: If he has blocked coronary arteries, and they can it be fixed with stenting, then yes he will need bypass surgery. It is a big operation, but is safe if done by an experienced surgeon.
Answered 10/12/2015
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