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What does triple by-pass mean?
Triple bypass surgery is a type of coronary artery bypass surgery, and is a surgical procedure performed to relieve angina (or vessel blockage due) and reduce the risk of death from coronary artery disease. Arteries or veins from elsewhere in the patient's body are grafted to the coronary arteries to bypass atherosclerotic narrowings and improve the blood supply to the coronary circulation supplying the myocardium (heart muscle).The terms single bypass, double bypass, triple bypass, quadruple bypass and quintuple bypass refer to the number of coronary arteries bypassed in the procedure. In other words, a double bypass means two coronary arteries are bypassed (e.g. the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery and right coronary artery (RCA)); a triple bypass means three vessels are bypassed (e.g. LAD, RCA, left circumflex artery (LCX)), and so on. Less commonly more than four coronary arteries may be bypassed.
Are pictures of the surgery usually taking during bypass surgery?
I am not sure if you are interested in the heart bypass surgery or the gastric bypass procedure. I do not believe any pictures are taken during the procedures.
Are metal clips used in bypass surgery?
Yes, metal clips are commonly used in bypass surgery, particularly in procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). These clips help secure the grafts and can also be used to close off blood vessels or tissues during the surgery. They are typically made of biocompatible materials, ensuring that they do not cause adverse reactions in the body.
What are your specific risks during coronary artery disease surgery?
Risks and Complications of Heart SurgeryUnderstanding the Potential Risks of Heart SurgeryEvery open heart surgery presents the risk of complications specific to the procedure being performed, in addition to the general risks of surgery. The risks vary from one type of heart surgery to another (including pacemaker placement, coronary artery bypass grafting,congenital defect repair, valve repairs and more), and may be higher if the heart is stopped and blood is pumped by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine rather than by the heart during the procedure.
What is bypassed in bypass?
A "bypass machine" bypasses the heart and pumps oxygenated blood around the body. It is used during open-heart surgery. A "coronary bypass" changes the route by which blood circulates to the heart. It is normally used when main blood vessels have become narrowed or blocked. This is what some people refer to as a "double bypass", "triple bypass", "quadruple bypass" etc... , depending on how many veins have to be re-routed. A "gastric bypass" (weight-loss surgery) involves a large section of the stomach and small intestine being bypassed, so that fewer calories can be absorbed.
Who is the person who operates the heart-lung bypass machine during open heart surgery?
The cardiovascular perfusionist is who operates the heart-lung bypass machine during open heart surgery.
What alternative treatments are there to coronary stenting?
If a ureter is obstructed and ureteral stenting is not possible, a nephrostomy may be performed. During this procedure, a tube is placed through the skin on the patient's back, into the area of the kidney that collects urine.
What is the morbidity rate of coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
Answer 5 year survival rate is 89.3% with CABG then PTCA. Please keep in mind that a person with this condition should work closely with their Cardiologist and family doctor. Don't always believe in percentages or that 5 year survival rate as patients astound specialists all the time with a much longer survival rate.
What did astronaut Neil Armstrong die of?
Neil Armstrong died from complications during/after having a coronary artery bypass surgery. He lived to be 82 years old though, and was most famous for being the first man on the moon in 1966.
Can I see a CGI-type picture of what happens during gastric bypass surgery?
a good place to find pictures or videos of what the surgeon does during gastric bypass surgery can be found on sites such as WebMD. It offers slideshows as well as detailed videos of how the surgeon would perform gastric bypass surgery
What is abciximab?
Abciximab is a drug used to reduce the risk of a heart attack during coronary surgery.
How often does someone die during a gastric bypass surgery?
You should contact your local doctor to find out which is perfect for you. It varies on different people. There is a estimated 10 in 1000 people die from bypass surgery.
