Vincent Lagaf spent a trying summer 2025. A few weeks before the summer period, his relatives had found it in a state of “Absolutely extreme fatigue“The host then decides to carry out medical examinations. The latter reveal that his coronary arteries are seriously obstructed.
“”I was told ‘Your vital prognosis is committed’“, says the host, very moved, before adding:”I melted in tears“.
A five -time coronary puncture, to treat its arteries
The humorist undergoes a five -time coronary puncture during the summer. A heavy intervention which lasts several hours. In what cases do doctors decide such an operation?
“The five -time coronary puncture is an open heart operation aimed at circumventing the seriously obstructed coronary arteries to restore blood irrigation to the heart” First defines Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency doctor and medical director of True Medical.
This surgery consists in taking healthy vessels (veins or arteries of the patient) then grafting them to replace the obstructed segments.
It is essential in the event of significant narrowing of several arteries of the heart. And if stents or drugs are not enough, as this exposes the patient to an imminent vital risk, such as a crisis or a heart failure.
After the operation, rehabilitation and prevention are
Under general anesthesia, the intervention lasts on average between 3 and 6 hours. “”It begins with an opening of the sternum (sternotomy) to access the heart, which is then temporarily stopped thanks to a heart-heart-called extracorporeal circulation (CEC)“Indicates Dr. Kierzek.
“”This machine supports the blood circulation and the oxygenation of the blood while the surgeon creates five sandstones by grafting vessels taken from other parts of the body (leg, arms, chest) to bypass the obstructed coronary arteries. Once the sandbits are completed, the heart is revived, the CEC stopped and the sternum closed“Add our expert.
Following this heavy surgical procedure, the patient continues his stay in intensive care for several days. There followed a period of convalescence of 6 to 12 weeks with progressive heart rehabilitation.
“”This rehabilitation allows the patient to find his breath, reduce his chest pain and improve his daily comfort. Doctors nevertheless remain vigilant in the face of possible complications such as infections, heart rate disorders or embolisms “ Dr. Kierzek also indicates.
What are the advice of Dr. Kierzek, to avoid this type of surgery?
To reduce the risk of multiple coronary damage and avoid arriving at such a heavy operation, prevention remains essential. “”Regular physical activity, balanced diet, smoking stop and regular medical monitoring are the best weapons to protect your heart “ concludes our expert.
For his part, Vincent Lagaf now restored, “farts fire”. He promises his fans of “Return to 44 new episodes of the Bigdil next year”.