Bypass Surgery

The heart is supplied with blood through the coronary arteries. When four of these vessels become narrowed or blocked, whether through atherosclerosis or other reasons, then a quadruple bypass can be performed. This is a surgical procedure where a healthy vein of the patient's is used to reroute the blood around the unhealthy heart... more »

Coronary artery disease is a serious condition that has life-threatening implications. When a case is severe, surgery may be the optimal treatment option. Depending on the extent of his illness, a person with this condition may need triple bypass surgery in order to continue leading a healthy life. more »

To successfully lose weight, most people benefit from eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. However, for many other people, neither diet nor exercise can solve their problems with body weight. Gastric bypass surgery was developed to treat morbid obesity in people who are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. more »

Gastric bypass surgery is a popular weight loss procedure for morbidly obese people unable to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. The procedure offers a way to lose a significant amount of weight, but is only successful if lifestyle and diet modifications are made in the months and years following surgery. more »

Gastric bypass surgery has earned a lot of recognition in recent years as a way for obese people to get down to a healthy weight. As with any surgery, there are risks involved, and the recovery can often be difficult and painful. Many people who have undergone this surgery have had great results, including the elimination of heart... more »