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Half of my heart has failed on me. i'm only eighteen years young. what to do?
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Heart Failure: Underlying etiology for heart failure should be addressed and treated appropriately with medications. Somes times it improved or remains stable. If it is refractory and further deteriorates at the end stage heart transplantation is an option to consider.
Answered 2/1/2014
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