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Getting A Heart Cath Test, Kindly Advice

Getting a heart cath. test. I DO NOT want it in the groin. Can I deccide if they go thru my arm instead ?
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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Talk to your cardiologist. He/she will explain why the groin is the site of choice.
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Getting A Heart Cath Test, Kindly Advice

Talk to your cardiologist. He/she will explain why the groin is the site of choice.