Can you have a stent if already had bypass surgery?

Yes, it is possible to have a stent placed even if you have already undergone bypass surgery. In fact, stents are sometimes used in conjunction with bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. A stent can be placed as part of the bypass surgery itself or in a separate procedure later on if required. It depends on the patient's condition and the recommendation of the doctor, If the blockage occurs in a location other than the grafted or bypassed coronary artery, the placement of a stent may still be a viable option to treat the narrowing and restore blood flow

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