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What's the probability of heart attack after bypass surgery?
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Generally low: Possible early graft failure bleeding later resumption of the bad habits and progressive disease.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Higher: Given you already have significant coronary artery disease.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Depends: CABG surgery is used to go around existing blockages in the arteries leading to the heart. The chances of having a problem in the distribution of the graft hinges on how long the graft stays open. It does not get rid of the existing blockage, and does not keep you from developing new blockages. Change your lifestyle for better odds.
Answered 11/5/2018
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