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How can you clear a blocked artery without surgery?

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Dr. Irv Loh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: Aggressive control of risk factors can stabilize and possibly reverse disease, but less invasive procedural interventions, like angioplasty and stenting, may be required.

Answered 9/28/2016

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