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75% Clogged Left Artery. I Don't Want Open Heart Surgery. Healthy Except Heart. Cardio Suggested The Less Invasive #1 As Option.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA
August 5, 2023
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Open heart surgery is risky period I agree because you don't know if going to make it or not. And I don't want it either its scary and painful and you will never be the same again. And these cardiologist need to find other options besides Open heart surgery because we are the ones that have deal with the pains not them.

August 7, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Cardio noted a stent could maybe be an option. Less invasive. I know two people where their left artery was 95% clogged and other health issues worked. I just won't do open heart. Comments? Got appts. coming up. After heart attack docs said open heart would be super risky.

August 6, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I feel the same way I don't want open heart surgery myself because it's risky. I want less invasive

August 5, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

It sounds like your cardiologist might be suggesting angioplasty as a less invasive option. Here’s some information from the knowledge base:

Angioplasty
- Procedure: A cardiologist inserts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery in your arm or groin. The catheter has a balloon on the tip, which is inflated to Show Full Answer

It sounds like your cardiologist might be suggesting angioplasty as a less invasive option. Here’s some information from the knowledge base:

Angioplasty:
- Procedure: A cardiologist inserts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery in your arm or groin. The catheter has a balloon on the tip, which is inflated to widen the narrowed artery.
- Stents: Often, a stent (a small wire mesh or fabric tube) is placed in the artery to keep it open.
- Recovery: You may or may not need to spend one night in the hospital.
- Limitations: Angioplasty and stents do not cure the underlying coronary artery disease, and arteries can become clogged again over time.

Benefits:
- Minimally Invasive: No large chest incision is required.
- Shorter Recovery: Typically involves a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery compared to open-heart surgery.

Considerations:
- Not a Cure: It addresses the symptoms but does not cure coronary artery disease.
- Potential for Re-blockage: There is a possibility that the arteries can become clogged again.

Always discuss the potential risks and benefits with your cardiologist to make an informed decision.

July 30
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

On 8/28/23 I am going to have open heart surgery to replace the ascending aorta, replace the aortic valve and graph three arteries to the appropriate positions. I didn't want to do open heart surgery but I also didn't want to undergo three separate operations to fix my situation. After that lengthy recovery process then I will have to undergo one more surgery to replace the abdominal aorta. I sometimes wonder if all the forth coming pain and suffering will be worth it.

August 12, 2023

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