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Does a quadruple bypass treat all the major heart arteries?

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Dr. Irv Loh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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.

Answered 11/26/2020

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