I have been diagnosed with a cholesterol & plague around my heart. I m 85 and the doc thinks I need open heart surgery. What are my other options at this age? I think 84 yr age is too old for open heart surgery so what can I do to get better without surgery. He spke about stent and that is possible.
Hi, The disease is caused atherosclerosis, it can have multiple causes, which are non-healthy diet, heredity, sedentary lifestyle and stress.Open-heart surgery always has more risks that stent. If you have no other diseases, no previous stroke or heart attack and low ejection function, then the surgery may have favorable outcome. But if a stent is a stent is also an option, it should be preferred. Hope I could help nourishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask