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Is Angioplasty For Blockage In Two Arteries Is Complicated Operation?
Hi, my father got a mibor cardiac attack few days back and with the diagonosis it appeared to have blockage in two of the arteries with 90% severity.Doctor advised to go for angioplasty. My question is how critical is this operational! to do immediately. And also is this a very complicated operation and we should consult any specialists?
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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I really appreciate your concern, this not the exact operation it is more kind of procedure like testing procedure that does not require any cut or incision nor need general anaesthesia, it is being done in fully awake position of patient, and patient can go home in few hours, it is less or very minimal invasive procedure, and more beneficial to the patient, take care of your father have nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, this not the exact operation it is more kind of procedure like testing procedure that does not require any cut or incision nor need general anaesthesia, it is being done in fully awake position of patient, and patient can go home in few hours, it is less or very minimal invasive procedure, and more beneficial to the patient, take care of your father have nice day.
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