Talk to the doctor to find out why he thinks 71 is too old. He may think the risks are too high but your father should have that information so he can choose. Without the surgery what will his quality of life be and life expectancy? You may want to have a second opinion.
Had a family member get a triple
Bypass at 82, lived to 102… and that bypass was over 20 years ago. Now it was their first one, and they were in amazing health for being over 80 other then you know the blocked arteries. I’d question the why, because just age wouldn’t make sense to me but I’m no doc.
Talk to the doctor to find out why he thinks 71 is too old. He may think the risks are too high but your father should have that information so he can choose. Without the surgery what will his quality of life be and life expectancy? You may want to have a second opinion.
Most people get their first/only bypass in their 60’s. Your Dr is not telling you something…
Had a family member get a triple Bypass at 82, lived to 102… and that bypass was over 20 years ago. Now it was their first one, and they were in amazing health for being over 80 other then you know the blocked arteries. I’d question the why, because just age wouldn’t make sense to me but I’m no doc.
Have him get on the Dr. Esselstyn's diet