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How long are heart cath results good for? i had one 2 years ago. can plaque build up quickly in 2 yrs?

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Yes: They can change in two years. The sad reality is that they can change overnight. Plaques rupture and that's a sudden event. We wish heart catheterizations could be crystal balls but, the reality is, we still have no way to predict the future. Your diabetes is a serious risk factor which, with rare exception, you can't change.

Answered 6/30/2017

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