United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I often wondered if Bypass was ever necessary, for me, how it would be handled...

Now this is a bit scary since I already have a bpi injury.

http://pmj.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/79/928/84

They only use the mammary arteries IF they cannot get one (or more if needed) from the legs or arms.

My mom had hers taken from the chest as she had no usable ones left in her legs since she had had varicose vein stripping done 2x. And the ones in her arms were not good enough. She needed a triple bypass, but only got a double as that is all they had to use.

Marieke 32, LOBPI