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Had heart surgery in june to remove paraganglioma. dr. says i now have murmur and bilateral pleural effusions. is this a sign of chf?
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Not always --: Not always CHF but it is certainly abnormal and you need to see your cardiologist asap.
Answered 9/28/2016
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