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What Does A 40% Functioning Heart Mean?
my mother had a heart attack about 5 weeks ago, she had a 100% blockage in an artery that was corrected with a stent. However she continues to be short of breath, tired, and weak and was readmitted to the hospital with chest pains today. Her heart is only functioning at 40%. What does this mean
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
Hi,
Repeat an angiogram. You will know the cause. Then correct it.
Are her other 2 arteries normal? Is she a diabetic?
Because stent patency depends on it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Swarup Pal, Cardiac Surgeon
Repeat an angiogram. You will know the cause. Then correct it.
Are her other 2 arteries normal? Is she a diabetic?
Because stent patency depends on it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Swarup Pal, Cardiac Surgeon
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