triple bypass surgery
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Q: What percentage of triple bypass surgery patients live beyond 5 years?
They tell you with the triple bypass surgery they are trying to add 5 years to your life.
A: 5 year grafts patency rate is 82% .Patients’survival is 95%
15 year grafts patency rate is 63%.Patients’ survival is about 65%
These figures are from CASS (Coronary artery surgery study) and The New England Journal of Medicine 1986 ;314::1-6.
But patients can survive less if the predisposing factors persist eg. sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy habits like smoking etc. etc.
Q: What are the statistics of someone having severe COPD, lung disease, diabetes and triple bypass surgery?
My dad needs triple bypass surgery but has severe emphzyma and lung disease. He also have diabetes. What are the risks and recovery (and how long) if he has the surgery? Is he better off not having the surgery?
A: First of all, good luck to you & your family…you’re going through a lot right now. Remember that even when you have a family member who is sick, you need to take care of yourself, too.
Now, to answer your question: unfortunately, there isn’t a good answer. As you’ve guessed, the more comorbidities (other problems) a patient has, the more difficult the surgery recovery. BUT…more important than having all these other conditions is how well they are controlled–a person with well controlled diabetes will do far better than a person with uncontrolled diabetes, for example.
Risks for any surgery, and especially heart surgery, are multiple. Your father’s surgeon should be addressing these with him. Special consideration should be given to how easily he can come off the ventilator and his wound healing, if his diabetes is not well controlled.
A very important factor is your dad’s motivation to do well with this surgery. A serious complication after heart surgery can be pneumonia, and getting up frequently and moving, as well as deep breathing and coughing (as you can imagine, not too pleasant after heart surgery) is of key importance to getting out of the hospital & doing well. If your dad isn’t motivated, his prognosis just won’t be as good.
As far as recovery, you can expect a TYPICAL heart surgical patient to be in the ICU for 1-2 days, then 4-5 days on a regular floor. Increasing activity a little each day, in the hospital and beyond is key.
There is no way we can say if he’s better off not having the surgery. If you’re not confident in the info the doc is giving you, go to another surgeon for another opinion.
Good luck.
Q: Is it safe to have a tattoo after triple heart bypass surgery?
I want to get a tattoo done but had triple bypass surgery almost two years ago, would having a tattoo affect my blood pressure, my medication etc, I had two heart attacks in the last two years.
Also diabetic
I will of course speak to my cardio but wondered if anyone else had one done..
Thanks..
and for the idiot that sent the stupid answer, hey, I am probably fitter than you now! At least they found out what was wrong with me, and unlike some my brain still functions:-) Bet you would have a job running a marathon, easy peasy for me:-) Go Figure!
A: i wouldn’t get a tattoo….being a diabetic also affects your ability to heal. A tatto is just a pretty open wound. But i would still contact your doctor. they usually know best.
Q: Cardiologists: What is the survival rate of a triple bypass surgery?
Thanks for responding to my previous question.
My grandfather had a heart attack yesterday. He is still alive… as it was a relatively “small” attack. However, he did obtain a 60% block. The doctor wishes to do a triple bypass surgery to remove all the scarred tissue instead of just giving him drugs. This will happen in about three days’ time so that all the blood thinner is cleared from my grandfather’s system.
I just need to know… What is the survival rate of such a surgery?
Thank you once more.
By the way.
He is 66 years old and this was his first heart attack.
A: I am 61 years old, and had triple Bypass surgery in October, 2006. I am alive and the risk is hardly 1%, and that too in people having other problems like BP, Diabetic etc.
Nothing to worry, I am in Pakistan and care was excellent even in this part of world.
The quetion is to be asked to Heart Surgeons not Cardiologits, who are talented to insert stents to avoid Bypass surgery.
Q: How long does a triple bypass surgery take to complete?
One of my relatives is going into surgery tomorrow and I was looking to see how long the procedure takes.
Just curious … During bypass surgery, do the doctors freeze the heart as well as turn the room temperature down low while operating on the patient?
A: It will take three to four hours for the surgery. I had one, and I don’t think they freeze the heart, or turn the temperature down.
Q: What is a triple bypass surgery? specifics?
What happens during a triple bypass surgery? Why would someone need it? What is the benefit of a triple bypass surgery?
A: They replace a clogged coronary artery with either an artificial one, or a donated one. Arteries are those tubes in your body that carry oxygenated blood to the tissues that need it.
Through either poor health habits (eating/exercising), poor genetics (family predisposition for getting clogged arteries), or a combination of both, these arteries may get clogged with a fatty/gooy substance (indicated for example, by high cholesterol).
They feed blood to your heart muscle tissue. When that tissue can’t get blood, it dies, and your heart stops.
Getting the bypass surgery allows the blood to flow to the heart and allows it to continue to pump. The benefit is that you live.
Forgot to add… double bypass means they replaced two arteries, triple means they replaced three, and quadruple means they replaced four.
Q: Is triple heart bypass surgery dangerous than most surgeries?
my english’s teachers father is having this triple heart bypass surgery. he got this three arteries blocked. i will say it is dangerous. what do you think?
A: It is dangerous, but it is probably more dangerous to do nothing.
I had a triple bypass earlier this year. The information I was given was before I signed the consent form indicated about two percent of patients did not survive the surgery. To some people 2% may sound like a small number, but when you are about to have the surgery it sounds pretty big.
One thing that made me feel a lot better was a talk with a nurse. She pointed out that 2% was an average, including people who were rushed straight from the emergency room to the operating room following a massive heart attack, people who were a lot older than I am, and people who had other complications such as diabetes, emphysema, etc.
So, while there is no doubt that the procedure is more dangerous than most other surgeries, the odds are much higher that everything will come out well.
Q: Can anyone tell me what recovery is like after having a triple bypass surgery?
I having this surgery thursday and I’m a bit nervious about it.
A: The CABG for a triple vessel block is very safe now a days. Thanks to the advanced safe developements, in the cardias anaesthesia, improved transfusion techniques, and developments in vascular surgery.etc.,.
So no need for any anxiety please.
Q: Can my dad get disability after having triple bypass surgery?
My dad is a carpenter and has worked for himself his entire life, and will be unable to work at all for three months, possibly longer. Is there something he can apply for to help pay some monthly bills? He has health insurance and is 58. Thanks for any and all help!
A: He can’t qualify for unemployment as a previous answer said, because to qualify you have to have been let go from your job and be looking and available for work. He needs to go ahead and apply for social security disability. To do this, you can go to your local social security office or you can start the process by going to www.ssa.gov and clicking on the link in the center of the page that says “applying for disability”. This is something he can do if he is not able to go back to work. To qualify you have to be unable to work for at least 12 months. Because of his age and past work there is a chance that he would qualify in the event he just can’t go back to his job when his recovery is over.
Q: What are the pros and cons of triple bypass surgery? My husband is?
scheduled for it tomorrow. Please help in deciding the right answer.
A: Pros – coronary arteries that surround the heart will be able to effectively perfuse the heart muscle with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to pump effectively. Reduced risk of a heart attack. Reduced risk of heart failure from a weakened heart muscle. Longer life.
Cons – any surgery carries risks. Will be on restricted activity for a period of time. Donor site may have complications in the future, especially true with diabetics.
If you are concerned talk to the doctor BEFORE he begins the procedure so all of your questions can be answered.
Q: My father had triple bypass surgery in March of 08 and has not been feeling himself since the surgery,?
he is on all kinds of medication such as Plavix, Toprol, Ranitindine, Lisinopril, and keppra for his blackouts, Does anyone know the side effects of these medications or why he is getting chills, is it from the surgery or maybe the medication?
He is 51, His appetite seems to be ok. He did not have any after surgery rehab.
A: How old is your father? Is his appetite okay?
Many patients suffer a bit of depression after having heart surgery. Did he partake in any Cardiac Rehab following surgery?
Q: I just found out my father had triple bypass surgery. What kind of life expectancy does he have?
He vaguely mentioned 10- 15 years.I’m kind of freaked out,it’s my dad. I can’t imagine him not being here.
A: Well Destiny you heard from doctors and people who have relatives who have had by passes but no one who has actually HAD by pass surgery , I reckon that first hand experience beats all all the theorising !
I had my first triple by pass in 1982 ( med term CABGX3 ) at the age of 48 !!!
I went back to work as aTV Tech sometimes carting heavy TVs up stairs for the next 10 years ! I also carried on smoking ( shocking horror ) I stopped 1992. No problems ! I only stopped work officially because the company went down ! I carried on working from home and enjoying life until the original by passes began to block up again, so in 1996 I had another CABG X 3 , this was followed by an Abdominal Aorta aneurysm repair in 1997 , continued working from home until I sold my house in 2005 and moved into a small unit without maintenance etc !
I am now 73 yrs 74 in Aug and am still doing everything that I need ! My wife and I look after each other and enjoy a simple life seeing our two beautiful grandchildren every week .
Ok then you did not say how old your father is but I am sure that he will do at least as well as I have done , oh and I myself have never been a health nut by any means , just average Joe Bloe !!!!!
Hope all this helps
Cheers Pete
Q: What does triple bypass surgery cost in WA, full cost if you don’t have insurance but want to go private?
What would the full cost of the operation be if you didn’t have private cover but didn’t want to wait in line to get into the public system? Thanks
A: Your best bet is to narrow your choice to two or three hospitals and then negotiate a rate prior to getting the surgery. Instead of an actual dollar amount, you will have better luck negotiating a percentage discount off their fees. They can ball park the surgery (let’s say $48,000) and then offer you 50% off if you pay the full amount before you are discharged. Don’t forget to price the fees for the surgeon and his team, and the anesthesiologist. These charges will not be part of the hospital’s fees.
They get you coming and going unfortunately. Good luck!
Q: Husband is having triple bypass surgery Tues, What should I know?
any information and personal experiences would be appreciated.
A: Your hubby should recover from this surgery surprisingly fast. He will likely spend 5-10 days in hospital with the first night being in ICU. By the next day they will get him up and sitting and probably walking too…His sternum, will be achey but nowhere near as bad as you imagine. It will be wired shut. As he is having a triple bypass he will likely have a scar/wound on his arm or even leg from harvesting a vein and that should heal without any problems. He should do some walking everyday as he recovers.
He may be a bit dopey for the first week or two as the effects of the anaesthetic leave his body. It will be about 4-6 weeks before he can drive again. Heavy lifting and golf should be avoided for a while too as the twisting and lifting will put a huge strain on his sternum. He will be pretty much back to normal at 4-6 weeks if he has no other problems.
The 2 answers above give you good info…I just wanted to add from a patients view what I felt. I have had absolutley no problems from my CABG.
Oh yeah…and dont be scared of Warfarin therapy its a piece of cake…there is absolutley no need for him to avoid standard razors and sharp objects…you will be struggling to notice any difference at all in his bleeding times and he will likely get just as many bruises as he used to get. Check this site to get the best info on warfarin http://www.warfarinfo.com/
Q: Is triple bypass surgery more dangerous off pump than on pump?
20% of heart bypass surgery is performed off pump meaning that the heart continues to beat and ciculate blood during the operation rather than the patient being put on a (heart / lung) pump. Anyone ever had an off pump bypass and recommend it?
A: I guess we have some misinformed people out there. The decision to use or not use the pump has nothing to do with transfusion. An off pump case may also require transfusion – though not as likely. “Off pump” is also often referred to as “beating heart” procedure. In this surgery the heart beat is slowed but not stopped – so the surgeon is operating on a moving organ. For a bypass procedure, patients have their heart stopped and have their blood circulated by a heart-lung machine. For some cases they may be able to perform the surgery without the machine – provided that they are able to access the area of the heart and make the bypasses without it. This is often much better for the patient. They also have the option during the surgery to put the patient on the bypass machine if they have problems or complications during the bypass. If you type in “off pump cabg” in your search window you can find several very good web sites that will have a lot more detail with the pros and cons. Since each patient is different and the skill of the surgeons and their experience vary from place to place it is always wise to look into this foremost.
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