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My dad had angioplasty in 2010 and in 2018 he had pacemaker surgery doctor has told that rca is 80% and required treatment. But father is not getting ready for another operation. I just want to know how long he can be fine with 80% rca block. He is currently on medicines and doing his regular activities.
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Eventually, a narrowed coronary artery may develop new blood vessels that go around the blockage to get blood to the heart muscle. If rca is blocked he can live normally his lifespan with medicines and care.
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