Bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass grafting, is one of the most common operations worldwide. In the US, there are approximately 200,000 bypass surgeries each year, according to the ...

Dr. Michael Acker answers the question: 'Bypass Surgery Versus Stents?' — -- Question: What are the advantages of bypass surgery and the disadvantages of bypass surgery -- as compared with stents ...

Dr. McCarthy answers the question: 'Bypass Incision -- Size And Appearance?' — -- Question: How big is the incision for bypass surgery and how noticeable will it be after surgery Answer: Bypass ...

Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men. Women are paying the price. Cynthia Mosson had a heart attack last year after ...

With a family history of heart disease and stroke, and her own health problems growing, Sheryl Bader knew she had to lose weight. She had reached 365 pounds on a 5-foot-3-inch frame, developing Type 2 ...

About half a million Americans undergo coronary bypass surgery each year. Vice President Dick Cheney has had the surgery. It's a low risk procedure, with as little as 1 to 2 percent mortality and ...

A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments ...