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Suggest Treatment For Leakage Of Valves
Friend had massive heart attack. Surgery performed and had stent or shunt put in. Now back in ICU with infection, valve is leaking and there is a growth. Was going to have vavle replacement but now heart is only working at 10% not strong enough for heart surgery. Waht are the options. What is needed to get the heart stronger for the surgery?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Hi,sorry for your friends condition,if there are any other options your cardiologist will advise you better than any oneelse,will be better if you take a second opinion from another cardiologist
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