“Heart failure?”
I have heart failure and I am on medication which seems to be working great. I had a test done to see if my heart muscle was vible and it is. Now they want to get bypass surgery. All the things i am reading say it’s not good and many people die as a result. Is it an increased risk to have surgery?
Male | 61 years old
Medications: Diuretics entresto aspirin
Conditions: Heart failure
2 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
Not sure where you are getting your information, but mortality from heart surgery is from 1-5% Depending on how STRONG your heart is. At least get a consult from a good heart surgeon who will give you your specific percentage. Ask for the *STS risk calculator* (widely used. Good ; luck.
Your risk of dying may be higher without Surgery. Consult Functional Medicine. Start Acupuncture Moxibustion.
