Another factor involved in assessing risk is the presence or absence of coronary disease requiring bypass grafts, and other disorders such as lung disease or kidney disease that make surgery more risky. Here at the Cleveland Clinic, many patients are referred to our cardiologists and surgeons for high risk surgical procedures such as you mention. With meticulous care before, during and after surgery, the majority of these patients enjoy excellent results. Garcia or Stewart at desk F15. Best of luck.
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