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Does heart bypass surgery increase longevity in a person?
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Yes in some patients: In some patients with a damaged ventricle and left main or triple vessel coronary artery disease it does.
Answered 12/23/2011
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Yes: Clear studies show that heart bypass surgery increases longevity over not doing surgery.
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