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Quintuple Heart Bypass Survivor Shares Story

A 36-year-old man recounts his experience with a rare quintuple heart bypass surgery due to a genetic condition, highlighting his recovery and advice for others.

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What is Simarjot's current lifestyle and work status?: Simarjot now enjoys life, playing sports, and works as a managing partner at Judge Law Solicitors; he encourages utilizing private healthcare if affordable for regular checkups.
How did Simarjot approach his recovery, and what advice does he offer to others?: He credits resilience, support from loved ones, and a positive outlook for his recovery; he advises others to address warning signs and seek medical attention.
What post-operative complications did Simarjot face, and what was his recovery like?: He experienced several post-surgery complications, including sepsis, a collapsed lung, and allergic reactions, but made a full recovery.
What was Simarjot Singh Judge's diagnosis, and what was the extent of his heart surgery?: Simarjot Singh Judge, 36, underwent quintuple heart bypass surgery at 34 due to familial hypercholesterolaemia, a genetic condition causing high cholesterol.
What role did family history and Simarjot's father's health play in his own medical journey?: Simarjot's father also suffered from familial hypercholesterolaemia and died of sepsis; Simarjot's diagnosis prompted him to address his own health.

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