For heart block, which is better - bypass or stent?
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Q. What will you suggest for heart block, stent or bypass?

Answered by
Dr. Nageswara Rao
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Feb 16, 2017 and last reviewed on: Aug 31, 2023

Hi doctor,

My brother-in-law went for angiography, and he has two blockages 60% and 80%. Now, his doctor saying that it is urgent to get an operation and they will fix two stents. What will you suggest? Is it fine to go with a stent? Will it work lifetime? Or shall we opt bypass?

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Hi.

Welcome back to icliniq.com. If the individual is free of diabetes, they may consider undergoing stent placement. However, it's important to note that Angioplasty, including stent placement, does not provide a lifetime guarantee. Typically, angioplasty can yield positive results for around a decade. In certain cases, a patient's condition might not align with the suitability of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Even CABG, a more invasive option, cannot ensure a lifetime guarantee of effectiveness.

Hi doctor,

Do you suggest any particular stent from your end?

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HI,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • Do not worry. There are many good companies like Abbot, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Meril, etc. Please discuss with the treating doctor and go ahead with the surgery.

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