What is bypass surgery? How it works and the risks

During bypass surgery, a surgeon connects healthy blood vessels to bypass a blocked artery. It is often needed for those with ...
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Blocked artery in your leg? Here’s what you should know.

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How to recover from bypass surgery: What to expect and for how long

Recovery from bypass surgery usually takes 6 to 12 weeks and during that time there are restrictions on driving, lifting ...

Is your leg pain actually PAD? Watch for these warning signs

Sometimes, aches and pains get dismissed as a normal part of getting older. In the case of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, those pains can be signs of a serious problem.

Angioplasty vs bypass: Cardiologist explains which one is better based on blockages, age and overall health

In these cases, angioplasty is the best option, shared the cardiologist: ...
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Overview of Celiac Artery Bypass Surgery

Celiac artery bypass is a surgery to increase blood flow to the organs supplied by your celiac artery. It involves using a graft to create an alternative passage for your blood. Your celiac artery, or ...
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Fabio Jakobsen to undergo iliac artery surgery in both legs after loss of sprint power

Fabio Jakobsen will undergo surgery and spend at least six weeks off the bike after being diagnosed with iliac artery blood flow limitations in both of his legs. The Picnic-PostNL sprinter famously ...

Atrial fibrillation after bypass found in nearly half of patients

Investigators led by LMU University Hospital report a higher-than-expected one-year incidence of new-onset atrial ...