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A member asked:

Is catheter angiography necessary before bypass surgery for someone with cad ?

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Yes: It is like a roadmap to decide which vessels to bypass.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Francis Uricchio answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Is not possible to have bypass surgery without first having cardiac catheterization. The surgeon requires a detailed picture of the coronary anatomy to know if the patient is suitable for bypass surgery and to know where to put the bypass grafts during the operation.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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