what are the risks and the recovery period for a carotid subclavian bypass?

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what are the risks and the recovery period for a carotid subclavian bypass?

I am having one monday and I'm scared. also what type of future probelms might i have. How long will it take to get back to regular activies. what r the chances of strroke and death

2007-02-06 12:32:19 · 2 answers · asked by lectric lady 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

someone please answer

2007-02-06 13:55:21 · update #1

2 answers

dude.... why didn't you ask your doctor?!?!?!

go to webmd.com instead of yahoo answers!!!

2007-02-08 16:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by christy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Standard risks are infection, bleeding, and (as with any surgery) death. In the hands of a skilled, boarded vascular surgeon, it's a pretty safe surgery.

I'd expect 3 weeks or so before you feel up to par.

As for specific % risks, ask your surgeon.

2007-02-11 19:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋