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What Is The Prognosis For Having The Heart At 20% Working Condition?

My father has had a heart attack. When the doctoc came in he told us only 20% of his heart is functioning normally. 50% of his heart was severely damaged by the heart atttack. They have done several test on his heart. A heart Cath which showed blockages all over, a nuclear dye test to show viability of the remaining heart muscle. One doctor has told him he is not a candidate for surgery. He is seeking a second opinion today. Can you help me with some questions to ask this new doctor?
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Viability test is the correct approach .If there is negetive viability test then fhere is no ise for surgery. It will not benifit him.
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What Is The Prognosis For Having The Heart At 20% Working Condition?

Viability test is the correct approach .If there is negetive viability test then fhere is no ise for surgery. It will not benifit him.