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Open heart surgery is risky period I agree because you don't know if going to make it or not. And I don't want it either its scary and painful and you will never be the same again. And these cardiologist need to find other options besides Open heart surgery because we are the ones that have deal with the pains not them.
Cardio noted a stent could maybe be an option. Less invasive. I know two people where their left artery was 95% clogged and other health issues worked. I just won't do open heart. Comments? Got appts. coming up. After heart attack docs said open heart would be super risky.
I feel the same way I don't want open heart surgery myself because it's risky. I want less invasive
It sounds like your cardiologist might be suggesting angioplasty as a less invasive option. Here’s some information from the knowledge base:
Angioplasty
- Procedure: A cardiologist inserts a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery in your arm or groin. The catheter has a balloon on the tip, which is inflated to Show Full Answer
On 8/28/23 I am going to have open heart surgery to replace the ascending aorta, replace the aortic valve and graph three arteries to the appropriate positions. I didn't want to do open heart surgery but I also didn't want to undergo three separate operations to fix my situation. After that lengthy recovery process then I will have to undergo one more surgery to replace the abdominal aorta. I sometimes wonder if all the forth coming pain and suffering will be worth it.
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