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Is Travelling Advisable While Having Blockage In The Artery?

I had a coronary calcium scoring test. I was told my left anterior descending artery is 84% blocked. My dr scheduled an appt with a cardiologist. I am getting ready to go on vacation for a month. How serious is my problem? Should I cancel my plans and wait to see a cardiologist?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hi There

After reading the medical details provided by you of your coronary angiogram i would like to recommend you to cancel your trip and plan for your treatment first.

Reason because LAD (left anterior descending) is a major artery that supplies a big portion of heart muscles and any blockage above 70% is considered as significant requiring specialist opinion and a treatment plan. As there is a risk of getting a heart attack.

So its advisable to first meet a cardiologist and then plan other things.

Wish you Good Luck
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Is Travelling Advisable While Having Blockage In The Artery?

Hi There After reading the medical details provided by you of your coronary angiogram i would like to recommend you to cancel your trip and plan for your treatment first. Reason because LAD (left anterior descending) is a major artery that supplies a big portion of heart muscles and any blockage above 70% is considered as significant requiring specialist opinion and a treatment plan. As there is a risk of getting a heart attack. So its advisable to first meet a cardiologist and then plan other things. Wish you Good Luck