“Can you have a heart attack after triple bypass surgery?”

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“Can you have a heart attack after triple bypass surgery?”

I am a 55 year old male. I wonder if you can have a heart attack after triple bypass surgery?

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**Tien C. Cheng** Cardiologist Gurnee, Illinois · Accepted Answer

Tien C. Cheng Cardiologist Gurnee, Illinois

Yes. It is known even non-obstructive coronary artery disease can lead to a heart attack. Heart attack also can occur if bypass is not complete.

**Zia Khan** Cardiologist Las Vegas, NV · Accepted Answer

Zia Khan Cardiologist Las Vegas, NV

Yes

**Nader H. Chadda** Vascular Surgeon New Port Richey, FL · Accepted Answer

Nader H. Chadda Vascular Surgeon New Port Richey, FL

Yes. Bypass grafts can block up as well.