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What is a good method to clear blocked arteries?

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Angioplasty or bypas: if the artery has any flow through it and you can get a wire through it angioplasty will help. If not you will need a bypass.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 8/28/2018

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