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Who should have minimally invasive bypass surgery?

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  1. Discovery Health
     
    Discovery Health answered:

    You might be a good candidate for a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, known as a MIDCAB, if you: have a blockage in only one or two coronary arteries; have blocked arteries on the front side of your heart; are healthy except for the artery blockage.

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    You might be a good candidate for a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, known as a MIDCAB, if you: have a blockage in only one or two coronary arteries; have blocked arteries on the front side of your heart; are healthy except for the... More
  2. Dr. William Inabnet III
     
    Dr. William Inabnet III of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:

    Patients that are at least 75-100 lbs. overweight who have failed medical management/weight loss. Laparoscopic weight loss surgery is especially applicable to patients with obesity-related medical problems, such as diabetes and hypertension.

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    Patients that are at least 75-100 lbs. overweight who have failed medical management/weight loss. Laparoscopic weight loss surgery is especially applicable to patients with obesity-related medical problems, such as diabetes and hypertension. More

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