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What are the chances of reblockage after CABG?
Question
My father has a triple vessel block. There is 80% block in LMCA, 70% block in LT circumflex, LAD and RCA. Is there a medical management? What are the chances of restenosis after CABG?
Expert Answer
M
Prof Mohan NairMay 04, 2007
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
CABG (Coronary artery bypass grafting) is superior to medical management in this setting. The chance of reblockage after CABG is about 10% in ten years for arterial grafts and 50% in 10 years for venous grafts.
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