2006-08-31 22:30:28 · 6 answers · asked by NICK 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Maybe people have had these procedures done. They come out fine. It is very routine these days.
2006-08-31 22:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nick, sounds like to me you're talking about having a carotid endarterectomy (not sure of my spelling) but I know for sure it's not the same as a CABG or bi-pass surgery. They basically clean out the artery so blood can flow more freely to your brain. It's very common. You should recover just fine if you're otherwise in good health. Also, if the other side is clear or has less than 50% blockage your doctor should have been straightforward with you and told you this surgery is optional. Both carotid arteries supply the brain with blood. If one doesn't work so good the other will compensate for it. I've worked in health care over 20 years in intensive care, surgical intensive care, and coronary care, and seen a lot of carotids done. Also, my Dad is 83 years old. Four years ago they told him he had an 80% blockage in one carotid, but the other was fine. He elected NOT TO have the surgery and is doing just fine. My best advice to you is to go with your gut instincts. They tell you what's best for you. Hope this helps. Best of luck to you!
2006-09-01 06:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by jax1962 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on Coronary Artery Bypass Graft. The latest operation technique is Off pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft which is more preferable than CABG. The following are the advantages.
(1) Arteries are used for the graft instead of veins. Brachial arteries will be used for the graft.
(2) The heart lung machine will not be used for this operation. The operation is done on the pulsating heart. However the heart lung machine will be kept ready in case of necessity.
(3) Since the heart is not stopping pulsation, organ failure will not occur.There will not be any damage for brain, kidney or liver.
(4)The red blood cells will not be damaged because the heart lung machine is not used. Impurities such as air bubbles, minute plastic materials will not be get into the blood circulation.
(5) Hospital stay period will be reduced, thus the total cost of expenses will be reduced.
(6) Post-operative infections will be reduced by such operation.
This operation facility is available only in very few hospitals.
I advice you to undergo Off-Pump CABG.
2006-09-01 05:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gangdaran seems to have answered it well.
If you have a history of strokes and high blood pressure in your family and so far diet has not helped bring your blood pressure down, this procedure should be very effective, and reducing both these risks. Surgery anytime at any age can be worrying, so don't think its just because you are 75 that you are concerned.
Try to think of the things you may need in hospital, books and magazines to keep you occupied, maybe a few favourite photos of friends/family and pets, useful ice breakers to talk to patients in the next bed, bottled water is nicer than the tap water too. Can you think of a celebratory dinner at some place nice when you get out.... so you have something positive to look forward too, that helps, and gives you something to plan while in bed. Good Luck with the surgery and try not to worry too much
2006-09-01 05:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Breeze 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my uncle had it done,seemed to be ,an uncomplicated procedure. GOOD LUCK ! still it`s scary, i know. you`ll be fine.
2006-09-01 05:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck....god will bless u...
2006-09-01 05:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by hungkeey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋