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What Causes Heart Blockage While On Dialysis?
My 85 year old father who is in dialysis has had 7 by passes & now has blockages in the back of his heart. Are stents a possibility? He is being transferred to a different hospital to do a dye test but the doctors did not confirm stents are being considered. Why would they dye if not considering stents? Debbie
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
Stenting may be too dangerous because of its age and multiple illnesses.
Consult an intervention cardiologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Stenting may be too dangerous because of its age and multiple illnesses.
Consult an intervention cardiologist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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