“How should I prepare for my bypass consultation?”
I'm 49 years old and male and I will have my consultation soon. How should I prepare for my bypass consultation?
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Heart bypass surgery is a very common and low-risk surgery. In order to be prepared for surgery, the most important factor is quitting smoking. In addition, better control of high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol will also aid in faster recovery.
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Your cardiologist should have you prepared for when you see the cardiac surgeon to discuss the bypass operation. You also might want to talk to another patient who has had the same operation. There are also booklets available which outline in detail what you need to know about bypass surgery.
