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How long will you have to live after a tripple by pass heart surgery?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

No specific limit: Can be done at any age and live along time if follow instructions! i have patients at beyond 25 years.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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