Heart murmur in patient who has had 2 bypasses?!
Question: Heart murmur in patient who has had 2 bypasses!?
my step dad is 75 and has 2 triple heart bypasses in his life the last one being about 15 years ago!. he went to doctors yesterday and was admitted to hospital because he was having irregular heartbeats and has now been diagnosed with a murmur, what is the outlook on a man of this age with a dodgy heart as it is, and now developed a murmur!?
he is not over weight or unfit, but he is a smoker
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he is not over weight or unfit, but he is a smoker
serious answers only pleaseWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I don't think he has any less chance of overcoming this latest diagnosis because of his history!.!.!.basically bypasses "fix" the blockage and reduce his risk of heart attacks!. Just because you have had a bypass it doesn't mean you are nearing the end of life!.!.!. many bypass patients lead healthier lives than those who haven't had a heart-scare!.!.!.his weight and fitness level is going to work in his favour!. A murmur is nothing to get too concerned about yet!. He may have a valve that is wearing out!.!.!.it may or may not need surgery, I'm sure they will do tests to determine the cause of the murmur and arrhythmia's!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
things have not looked good for him for a long time!. let him enjoy his cigarettes!. at 75 anyone can die in their sleep!. he has lived a long life!. let him live as he wishes and b happy for himWww@Answer-Health@Com