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How safe is arterial leg bypass?
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Safe: Arterial bypass is safe if done on timely fashion.
Answered 12/18/2019
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Very Safe: Arterial bypass in the legs is an extremely safe operation when performed by a board-certified vascular surgeon. When you are advised to undergo leg bypass surgery your vascular surgeon will likely send you for cardiac testing to make sure your heart is strong enough for this type of surgery, as heart complications are the majority of risk with leg bypasses. Learn more at vascular.org.
Answered 12/18/2019
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