Possible: There are different options for repairing or replacing the heart valves. If the valves are repaired surgically, often surgeons will want to perform bypass at the same time, so a second operation won't be necessary. It sounds like a longer discussion with your cardiologist, or a second opinion, may help to better weigh your options. Call 911 if chest pain, short breath, dizziness, passing out.
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Different problems: A bypass is done when you have blockage in the arteries supplying the heart muscle and the valves open and close allowing blood to flow through the chambers of the heart.
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