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Got mi, ef 26%, creat 1.5, scar of 10% @ infrolateral seg, ischemia 3%, reversible defect 5% @ antro segs, 3 blocked arteries. dou recommend angioplasty?
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Surgery better.: In general, for 3 vessel disease, coronary bypass surgery is associated with better longterm survival.
Answered 10/27/2013
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