“How long do heart artery replacements last?”
I will have heart artery replacement surgery. How long do heart artery replacements last?
2 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
The data shows that saphenous vein patency is 50% at 10 years.
Arterial graft patency is over 90% at 20 years. Remember this is in general and other factors can effect patency(. Diet, smoking, diabetes)
Arterial graft patency is over 90% at 20 years. Remember this is in general and other factors can effect patency(. Diet, smoking, diabetes)
Please discuss with Surgeon. It depends, we hope they last a lifetime.
