I'm really worried about my dad he's just 43 and had a heart attack about a month and a half ago. They did an angioplasty and put in a stent, but now the doctor says one of his heart valves isn't working right and needs replacing. His heart is only working at 30% right now. Is it safe for him to go through a bypass surgery at this point, and if he does, how long can we expect him to live after that?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Atleast for a year any surgeries contraindicated.

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Consult a Cardiologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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