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A member asked:

I don see my cardiologist until. january isn't that a long time when i have a stent placement?

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Dr. Gavin Noble answered

Depends: On when your stent was placed, and how you are doing.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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