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How Can A Coronary Artery Disease Be Treated?
I have an 80 % blockage and another total blockage leading to my heart and have been referred to have a by pass. but I wonder if a stent could be just as useful .II am 72 and in good health , never had a heart attack and wonder if I should have the procedure. I have pain in the chest and left arm when I climb stairs or eat fatty food.
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
Double vessel disease unless the main LAD is involved can be managed with stent and if LAD is involved surgery is main treatment.
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