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Surgery Overview An aortobifemoral bypass is … graft will carry blood from the aorta to the femoral artery in the groin area of each …
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… surgery along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have … other health problems, and not smoking. A cardiac rehab program can help you have a … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… the diseased artery to increase blood flow to the heart muscle. The doctor typically … or blocked arteries, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle tissue. Incision in … that protects the heart (pericardium). Blood flow is rerouted slide 4 of 5 < Prev      Next …
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Surgery Overview A femoropopliteal bypass is a type of surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects blood around a blocked blood vessel in your leg. So it …
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… be swollen at first. This is a normal part of recovery and may last 2 or 3 months. You will … be swollen at first. This is a normal part of recovery and may last 2 or 3 months. You will …
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… gastric bypass) is surgery to help you lose weight. It does this in two ways. First, it … means the recovery time is faster. Weight loss You probably will lose weight very … if you have concerns or questions. Think of bariatric surgery as a tool to help you lose …
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… Try lifestyle changes, medicines, and exercise to reduce leg pain. This decision aid … to ease symptoms and lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke. If you still have … and medicines that can help you stop. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle by eating healthy …
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… Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your … favoured by many doctors. These arteries have two distinct advantages besides their … bypass machine After your coronary arteries have been exposed and a usable blood vessel …
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… from traditional CABG surgery in two ways. First, MIDCAB does not use the heart-lung … from traditional CABG surgery in two ways. First, MIDCAB does not use the heart-lung …
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… will participate in your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery . Each team member has a specific set … a team that helps you decide whether to have bypass surgery. This team could be your …