any tips on keeping my bypasses open longer....
2006-07-30 15:53:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
The big thing is to make lifestyle changes that would prevent whatever caused the blockages in the first place. OK, some things you cannot change like genetics - so if you have hereditary high cholesterol it is important to take those meds. Some diabetics are also more prone to heart problems - so keeping blood sugar under control is important for them. Exercise and maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking will also go a long way to adding years to your heart. Preventing blood clots by taking anticoagulants or aspirin may be recommended by your cardiologist as well. Were you able to participate in an exercise and education program for cardiac patients? These programs can be very educational and supportive because you meet other people going through the same thing. If you did not get a chance to do so, ask your cardiologist's office or heart hospital in your area if they have a program.
2006-07-30 17:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone will tell you it all varies. The only thing with bypass grafts, they are very prone to calcification because of the vessels response to injury. But usually if you take extremely good care of yourself, you should increase your chances of a very good outcome. So definetely keep an eye on it, since you're young with grafts you might be prone to restenosis, so like all doctors will tell you, watch what you eat, get exercise, take your meds. If you experience any of those previous problems tell your doc, so he can get in there and intervene! The sooner the better.
2006-07-30 23:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by eversick68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had a bypass at 39. He is now 56 and doing fine. He takes his cholesterol meds, eats a low fat diet and gets plenty of rest and exersize.
2006-07-31 00:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother had a bypass at 46 and she's doing fine at age 77, even though she has rheumatoid arthritis. (I had my 3xbypass last year, at age 47, and also have inflammatory arthritis.)
2006-07-31 00:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Joan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to say 15 years, however it is very individual. You should watch your cholesterol closely and get moderate amount of exercise (speak to your cardiologist about that). Also, (as my father believes :-) one shot of alcohol for dinner will keep the blood running smoothly.
2006-07-30 22:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by sveta_dr_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cardio man says most patients are back for more after 5=7 years but most do not exercise and eat rite so just depends on your sit,
2006-08-01 03:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋