How much is the chance of surviving the coronary bypass operation for a 63 y/o?

Answer 1

The surgeon doing the bypass can answer your question very specifically. And this should be covered when the surgeon obtains consent for the procedure.

It really depends on the health of the patient prior to the surgery. A recent heart attack, diabetes, a repeat bypass/heart surgery, prior strokes, poor lung function are several problems that could complicate the bypass. But if the patient is in otherwise good health prior to the bypass, and if the surgeon and his/her team are experienced, the chances of a full recovery are excellent and on the order of 97-98 %.

Answer 2

In their 5-year, retrospective cohort study, Baskett and colleagues found that people over the age of 80 represented 5% of patients undergoing CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting), had more comorbid conditions, a higher acuity level than younger patients, and a higher overall mortality. The authors state these findings are of concern since Canada's elderly population is increasing and more and more people 80 years of age and older are being referred for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

The authors found that, while the mortality decreased over the study period for both older and younger patients, the risk of postoperative stroke did not change among the older patients.
older patients undergoing elective procedures may experience outcomes equivalent to those of younger patients.. you will have the same chance as a young person...

Answer 3

that would totally depend how healthy you are before going into surgery & how the doctor does to procedure. age most of the time should not matter
i have a grandfather who had a quadruple bypass a few years ago. he's diabetic. he survived & he's fine now. & even better because he lost a tremenous amount of weight
i had a greatgrandmother who had the same problem & she had the same surgery. She survived for 2 hours & then died after.
i think that your outlook on life as well as your attitude about life may have an impact on it too though not in all cases

Answer 4

Are you obese?
Are you a diabetic?
Do you smoke?
Do you have Hypertension?
You may have the surgery and do fine. But if you don't lose weight, quit smoking or manage your diabetes/hypertension, you'll probably face a redo of the bypass within 2-5 yrs.

Also another risk factor is skill of the surgeon. Patient beware. Good luck!!!

Answer 5

It depends on your health status.

Most of the people get several years of surviving from the the bypass surgery, almost 20 - 30 years.

But if you didn't take of yourself and i your arteries were clogged probably you would not be able to survive too much.

Answer 6

alot depends on your health if you smoke stop if your over weight lose weight, are their other health problems? the chance are good and if the patient wants to get well. i do wish you the best of luck with this. and the bypass has to redone every ten to 12 years and close contact with the drs. and most of all have some one thier with them to help i do hope you will contact me my husband had this surgery back in 1996 july 25 i hope you will keep in touch please. how soon is this going to be done?

Answer 7

Very ,very high now days....But things happen some times for no apparent reason.. my friend went in for a simply knee operation and we lost him to the gas he went under never came out...You just never know. Ask your Doctor about all the risks. But, it is a risk any time you go under the knife regardless of how big or small.Only God knows for sure... Best wishes to you Thur these very hard times...

Answer 8

Hey, the doctor wouldn't even consider surgery if he/she thought that you wouldn't survive. Don't worry. Just do everything they tell you to do; and ask as many questions as you want. 63 is young; your chances are very good. Trust your doctor.:)

Answer 9

You have excellent chances of surviving. I work at a heart hospital in a CCU and we recover CABG's daily. We have done CABG's on 80-90year olds that recovered fine. Honestly patients in their 60's are prime candidates for surgery. But as always, alot depends on your comorbidities-diabetes, lung problems, etc.

Answer 10

It depends on several things, such as your general medical condition before surgery. If you have conditions such as diabetes, which could hinder the healing process, if you have had a heart attack, are anemic, or been on medications for a long time can all affect surgery and the outcome. If you have blockage and no medical problems it should be fairly easy.