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Husband just diagnosed with heart disease at age 62. he was not planning on retiring until 65, but now i think he should at 62 1/2?

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See your doctor: It will all depend on what type of heart disease your husband has; he might be able to continue working if it is not severe or disabling.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2012

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