Life expetancy after heart surgery?

Question

what are the chances of a person's life expectancy after they have had a quadruple bypass surgery in their mid 40's.
Would the grafts last as normal arteries would?

Answer 1

My father had 7-bypass surgery 10 years ago and is, in general, fine today. He has had to endure several episodes of angioplasty as well as the insertion of several stents. His heart WAS weakened prior to the surgeries however by a massive heart attack (which is what typically incites the need for bypass surgery) that he was lucky to survive.

A VERY good cardiovascular surgeon is a must. But I would estimate that the overall survivability of bypass surgery is over 80% after 10 years (providing other health problems aren't involved).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Garza...

Nobody here can answer that question. Only your Dr who knows your specific case. Every patient is different.

Would the grafts last as long as normal arteries would? If by asking this question are you asking if you are starting over with "new" arteries and are you healed, no. If the arteries in your heart were blocked than there is a good chance that the arteries in other areas of your body may have some plaque buildup as well. In my case (I had a quadruple bypass as well at 45 years old) they had to do a bit of searchng to find some arteries or veins that they could use for my heart. I have seven incisions in one leg and they took an artery out of my chest to use. In my case they say I will probably have to have the procedure done again because my arteries and veins are small and the ones they could find weren't in the greatest shape either. My hardening of the arteries is hereditary. They "maintain" my health with different medications that takes the workload (funny word I know) off of my heart.

I'd be happy to communicate back and forth with you if you have more questions. I had my surgery just over three years ago.

I know I had tons of questions after having the surgery done and they weren't the kind of questions that any Dr could answer unless they had gone through what I did.

Here if you need me.

Answer 4

They're pretty good - though it varies from person to person.
My mum got a quadruple bybass about 5 years ago and she is doing really well. She is so much better than she was before, and, after she was healed properly, has had no problems what so ever.
It is a big surgery, and every surgery has it's risks of course, but it has become somewhat of a routine surgery for the surgeons, and a lot of them doesn't consider it a big deal anymore.
Often they take the crafts from the leg or the arm, and they will last as normal arteries would.

Answer 5

I had 7 bypass heart surgery performed at Hartford hospital 9 years ago. While it definitely saved my life, I have experienced very painful side effects for the entire time. After extended research, I believe I suffer from Lymphedema, and nerve damage and use Tramadol and Gabapentin to dull the pain. The pain feels as though a giant pair of hands is squeezing my chest,along with a burning sensation at times. As bad as I feel, I would never submit to any further surgeries. I am 77 years old.

Answer 6

It would be different for everyone. Something is obviously wrong with the heart of someone in their 40's to need bypass surgery. A genetic problem with high cholesterol? Or did this person actually clog up their arteries that fast?

The person would HAVE to change their lifestyle. No more high fat, high cholesterol, high salt food. The cardio-thoracic surgeon would surely make the person see a nutritionist after the surgery.

Answer 7

Quintuple Bypass Life Expectancy

Answer 8

life expectancy is actually longer because of new parts and grafts take on an all new characteristic, i had a relative that had a pig valve in his heart for 30 years and was 85 when he passed, after heart surgery people usually wake up to a better way of living, so there is nothing to worry about, once you get passed the initial body accepting the new items then you will forget all about it

Answer 9

I had a triple bypass when I was 45 which was 12 years ago. It failed in two years causing two more heart attacks. They put in a stent and that's what I'm running on to this day. Now the arteries in my legs are clogged and I have to get a bypass there. Should of known if they clog in one place they're clogging everywhere. If this doesn't work its goodbye to my toes, feet, and legs. Such is life.

Answer 10

The grafts have a life expectancy of 7-10 years, but there are procedures that can extend their life. My father had triple bypass in 1986, a rotablator (drilling of the arteries) in 1991 and is still going strong.