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I can't decide: implantable cardioverter defibrillator or heart bypass surgery?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Specialist Needed: This is a type of question you should take up with a physician who specializes in heart disease. There is no answer applicable to the general population. The ansewr to this question must be individualized to you and your circumstances.

Answered 4/25/2015

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Dr. Liviu Klein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Different things: Bypass surgery (CABG) treats the blockages in the heart vessels, while the defibrillator (icd) treats dangerous heart beats such as ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. A person may need both, depending on their medical condition.

Answered 10/28/2017

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