quadruple bypass surgery?

Question

my uncle has to get quadruple bypass surgery? hes 60 and he was a smoker for a long time. he quit i think 5 years ago. is he going to be ok? is bypass surgery successful most times?

Answer 1

Matt - In the United States, the nationwide risk of dying during bypass surgery is only about 3%. HOWEVER, this number is when you look at ALL patients regardless of age or other health problems. The risk of dying is higher, for example, in patients who are older or undergoing emergency surgery. Without knowing the rest of your uncle's medical history, it is difficult to give you a precise estimate of his own likelihood of surviving bypass, but based on his age, his risk of dying would be less than 3%. On the other hand, if his lungs are very bad, the risk may be a little higher. This is the sort of question that his surgeon will be able to answer best, since the surgeon will already be familiar with his other medical issues. Sorry that I couldn't give you a more specific answer. I hope your uncle does well!

Answer 2

Bypass surgery is performed when the arteries that feed your heart oxygenated blood become blocked and the muscle tissue in the heart is not getting enough oxygen. During the surgery, they take other arteries from your body, and sew them over the bad arteries in the heart to redirect the blood flow (thus the term "bypass"). The number term (triple, quadruple, etc) refers to how many arteries they need to bypass during the surgery.
Although bypass surgery is major and quadruple bypass is a little more extensive, it is performed very often, and has become a very standard procedure. Most hospitals that do this surgery have specialized cardiac units, and are usually the best of the best. Your uncle and family should express any concerns to the doctors/surgeons. Good wishes and best of luck!

Answer 3

The surgery is always a success but sometimes the patient dies! That's just a fact of life none of us have any control over!
I have serious heart disease and have been stented and I know the hospital I use does open heart surgery every day of the week! They've pretty much professed it and in general, most cases do well. I know my uncle had open heart several years ago and spent a month to six weeks in the hospital. Today I'm told you're up and out in just a few days! Must tell you something!

Answer 4

I have undergone triple bypass surgery on 2nd October, 2006 in a hospital here in Pakistan (Punjab institute of Cardiology), and just after 6 days discharged from the hospital. Now I am fine without any heart/lung problem. The only problem is itching at the chest (on stitches).
I am 61, it will only add to yours confidence.

Answer 5

after the surgery, when he comes out alright (God Willing), you might want to take a look at EDTA Chelation therapy, to keep the arteries clean, and open.