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My moms angiography show 3 arteries blocked! 99%, 80%, 79%. so shld we go for triple bypass surgery or any other substitute option? 63yrs old diabetic
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Yes: Studies have shown that diabetics with triple vessel disease do better with bypass. Your mom would benefit most from a bypass. Best of luck
Answered 7/6/2015
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