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Why do some patients undergo heart bypass?
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Blocked arteries: They have blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. A vein is taken from the leg and used to bypass the blockage and prevent pain or a heart attack.
Answered 8/27/2011
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Stop angina: Why is:the pain is due to poor circulation to, the heart muscle causing angina pectoris or heart attack. Bypass brings blood past the blockages and feeds the heart muscle cells.
Answered 12/9/2013
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