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Women have more emergency heart bypass operations than men, probably due to lack of earlier cardiac care.
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What are the types of weight loss surgery?
There is gastric bypass which is more dramatic. There are also less dramatic surgeries such as the Lapband.
Where can I find out more about gastric bypass eating?
There are a number of different gastric bypass surgeries and different doctors have slightly different surgeries, so the best way to learn about eating after gastric bypass is with the doctor performing the surgery. However, patients should expect to drink a lot of liquids in the weeks following the surgery and thereafter eat meals heavy in protein.
What are the main reasons to perform heart bypass surgery?
Heart bypass surgery is performed when one has a blockage in one or more of their coronary arteries. When one or more coronary arteries are blocked, the heart does not receive enough oxygen and the patient may have chest pain or damage to the heart.
Where can I find out bypass surgery procedure?
You can find out more about it here: www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-bypass-surgery. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.
How did the first open heart surgery impacted the world today?
Well, I guess it paved the way to a lot more open heart surgeries.
Can heart bypass surgery be done more than once in a lifetime?
Yes
WHere can I learn more about a stomach bypass and diabetes?
You should speak with your doctor to see if you are in fact diabetic. Only they can diagnosis something like that. You can also speak with your doctor about ways to lose weight and the different bypass surgeries available and if you are a candidate.
Where can I find more information on what is bypass surgery ?
In order to find the proper information regarding bypass surgery, you must know what type of bypass it is that you require. Heart bypass and gastric bypass information may be found through Wikipedia.
Weighing The Risks Between Gastric Band And Bypass?
Gastric bypass surgery and gastric lap-band surgeries are similar and have been proven to produce similar weight loss achievements for patients. Many people are therefore wondering which is better: gastric band versus gastric bypass. The big difference between the two bariatric surgeries is the risk factor. Gastric bypass is a much more instrusive and complex surgery. The risks are also more serious than with lap-band, although both come with their own sets of risks. The morality rates are very different. According to statistics the mortality rate for gastric band is 1 in every 2000 surgeries while the mortality rate for gastric bypass patients is 1 in every 200. Still, the lap-band is newer and many still prefer the bypass method.
Where can I find out more about lose weight surgery?
Gastric bypass is the most common bariatric surgery in the United States. The Mayo Clinic provides information on the many types of weightloss surgeries. The website http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com also provides information on weightloss surgeries.
Where can I find more information on stomach bypass surgery cost ?
There are many websites that you can search for information on stomach bypass surgery costs, but you should talk about this with your doctor first and your insurance company. Many insurances now cover weight loss surgeries.
Are there risks involved with heart bypass surgery and is it safe?
That is completely up to you and your doctor. For more information on heart bypass surgery visit here http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002946.htm
