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Male 80 years elderly diabetic patient angioplasty or bypass, both are possible. which is safer/better?
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Not easy answer: This is a complicated question that depends on many factors, including the anatomy, the location of the coronary lesions, and many other factors. More angioplasy is done these days than bypass. Your cardiologist should be able to guide you.
Answered 3/28/2013
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Cabg vs. pci: It depends on the details of the angiogram, ie the complexity of the lesions, location and severity, length etc.. Please have this detailed discussion with your cardiologist and the ct surgeon.
Answered 4/6/2013
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