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I have heavy calcification of the infrarenal abdominal aorta. i showed my heart doctor and he said its nothing to worry about. a smoker 4 years worrie?

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Dr. Saif Fatteh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dermatology

Entitled to a 2nd op: If you are not happy, sure or confident with the cardiologist's opinion, you can always see a second one for a second opinion. Most doctors are not insulted by that because they realize sometimes a 2nd opinion from an expert is reassuring to the patient and ultimately everybody wants the patient to be healthy.

Answered 5/4/2014

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