my dad just had a coronary angiogram and the doctor recommended cabg surgery. i'm a bit worried - is surgery the only option here or are there other treatments we can try first? also wondering if mics cabg surgery could be an option for him since it's less invasive

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I've been worried because my mom, who had a pacemaker put in about 7-8 years ago due to some heart problems, is dealing with foot pain. I'm considering getting her an electric foot massager to help with that, but I'm concerned because I've heard that people with pacemakers might face issues using such electric equipment. Could using an electric foot massager affect her pacemaker or its battery life? Any advice would be really helpful.

cardiologist and psychiatric opinion is advised

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My angiography report shows a lot of issues, and I might need bypass surgery. Thinking of getting it done in Ahmedabad, Gujarat can you recommend the best surgeon there with a reasonable package?

cost depends on dr and hospital.

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I'm 18 and just found out I have mitral valve prolapse and Marfan syndrome my doctor recommended open heart surgery to fix the valve. I'm really nervous and wanted to ask what the chances of something going wrong are during the surgery

Open-heart surgery for mitral valve prolapse in Marfan syndrome carries some risk but is generally safe when done at a cardiac center with experience.

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