What is the average life expectancy after bypass surgery ?
That depends on the patient’s age, the completeness of the by-pass operation, the patient’s underlying heart function, and the patient’s associated medical problems. In general, the by-pass operation will correct the patient’s ischemia for 10 to 15 years. At that time, the angina may reoccur. If angina does reoccur, the patient’s candidacy for medical and surgical therapy is re-evaluated.
