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My elder brother has had a number of arteries blocked. is bypass operation the best option?
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Check with your doc: Check with your/his doc. There are 3 options: medical therapy with drugs such as statins and others stents bypass it really depends the specifics of your brother. Ask for second, third and fourth opinions!
Answered 10/12/2016
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