My father has 4 major blocks in his heart 3 are over 70% and one is 30%. I've attached the report for reference. The doctor recommended bypass surgery, but I'm wondering why angioplasty isn't an option here. Can you explain the reasoning behind this?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Is your father a diabetic patient? How is his physical built - thin, average, obese? Otherwise a active person or not?

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Answered 14/08/2025

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