My grandfather was a vascular surgeon for the most of his medical career, he had a triple bypass about 12 years ago, he has since and even before been in great health (his heart problems are genetic) and goes to the gym many times a week. He eats properly and looks after himself. I talked to my mom last night and she just informed he that he wasn't doing very well. We are very close but I live 12 hrs away from them. I just wanted some more info on bypasses so I can keep up with what is going on in his life. I love my gramps a lot and couldn't imagine getting married next year without him there, so I am really sad right now. Please help just words of wisdom pls, and some positive words too!
2006-11-30 08:21:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Thank you so much for your words of wisdom, a few more details, he is very healthy for someone his age, still walks the golf course (he goes at least 3-4 times a week) eats well and works out. He has always beat me at tennis our big joke being that I would take him on when he is 90 so I can finally beat him! I just don't want to over react just because I live so far away.
2006-11-30 09:48:58 · update #1
Without more specific information I may make only general comments but I also think that you might give your Grandfather a call and let him know you love him. If he was healthy before surgery, has been healthy after surgery, eats a prudent diet, exercises regularly, has a normal blood pressure and lipid profile (triglycerides, LDL, and HDL cholesterol) bypass surgery itself does not shorten his life expectancy. Congradulations on your upcoming marriage and with good medical care you have every reason to think your Grandfather will be there.
2006-11-30 09:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not your diaphragm, you have blockages in your coronary arteries. The stress test proved that. Lifting your arms just relieves your breathing temporarily because it expands your chest volume. You need either an angioplasty or another bypass. An angiogram will tell. Educate yourself. You got 12 years out of a bypass, most people get only 7 to 10 years.
2016-05-23 05:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry I had a quadruple heart by-pass 16 years ago. Granted Had a heart attack last year but the fact that I had tho op meant I survived The surgeon fitted 2 stents and Have never looked back .I live in Scotland which has a high rate for heart problems also in my case it is Genetic . Please stop worrying if your Grandpa knew It would make it worse
2006-11-30 11:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by ianforty3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing he can do is what he has been doing, eating right and exercising along with routine visits to the doctor, keep in touch with him and maybe go visit if you can im sure he wants to be there for you on your big day as much as you want him to, hang in there and try to stay positive
2006-11-30 08:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋