I have had many tests throughout the years this one was a cardiolite stress test .The radiologist said something showed My cardiologist said his thoughts were that the 2 taken from my leg had collasped of course he needs to do a heart catherization to know for sure Now in 1995 I had a catherization and something happened and they had to "zap" me with the paddles no reason was given to me by the doc but I'm pretty much sure it was human error. I'm a little skeptical about doing it but I need to know By the way a different doc this time.Also I know that lifestyle changes contribited greatly to my 17 years with no problems no tobacco ,exercise, any comments??
Q: I had triple bypass surgery in 1991 17 years w/ no problems now they say 2 might have collasped comm
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9/10/08 1:57pm
Your question is a bit confusing, and Im not entirely sure what you wanted to know. But I am glad to see you have lead a healthier lifestyle that has allowed you to be nearly heart problem free for the 17 years since the surgery. 
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