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what are the chances of living through open heart surgery?

my grandpa is 74 years old and has to go through open heart surgery either this thursday or friday. he has 6 blocks and 2 are very bad. what are the chances?

Public Comments

1. Pretty good. Cardiac surgery has come a long way. If you want to do the math, I'd say his chances are about 100% better by having the surgery compared to not having it.
2. better than the chances of living with the heart condition that's causing you to consider open heart surgery
3. think positive thoughts for him and see the other question for more answers.
4. Think very carefully about seeing your grandpa right after surgery. I kid you not -- he will look dead. He'll be asleep with wires and tubes going everywhere. It's a horrible sight and if you're the senstive type, it will haunt you. It's something you might want to think about. Good luck to your Grandpa this weekend. I've been on both sides of the OHS bed. Believe me, your grandpa has the easy part.
5. Better than doing nothing.