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By Mayo Clinic staffAfter surgery, most people have improvement or complete relief of their symptoms and remain symptom-free for as long as 10 to 15 years. Over time, however, it's likely that other arteries or even the new graft used in the bypass will become clogged, requiring another bypass or angioplasty.
Although bypass surgery improves blood supply to the heart, it doesn't cure underlying coronary artery disease. Your results and long-term outcome will depend in part on following healthy lifestyle recommendations and taking your medication as directed. Healthy lifestyle recommendations include:
- Stop smoking.
- Follow a healthy-eating plan, such as the DASH diet.
- Reduce cholesterol levels.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Control blood pressure.
- Manage diabetes.
- Exercise.
