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How Can These Blocks In The Heart Be Removed Other Than Bypass Surgery ?
2 blocks in the hearts one is 100% and another 90% hi father has 2 blocks in the hearts one is 100% and another 90% ,plz suggest the options other than bypass
Thu, 3 Mar 2011
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You should mention which of the arteries are blocked.Anyway no drug can dissolve a 100%blocked artery clot. Bypass is the only answer. In partial blocks, there is a chance of dissolving some part of clot by blood thinning agents.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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You should mention which of the arteries are blocked.Anyway no drug can dissolve a 100%blocked artery clot. Bypass is the only answer. In partial blocks, there is a chance of dissolving some part of clot by blood thinning agents.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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