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Is angioplasty possible after 2 heart attacks? is it usefulbon cardiomegaly?
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Is it possible?: Yes. Useful? Yes if you are having symptoms or on going ischemia is weakening your heart muscle.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possibly: Depends on size location and degree of obstruction of the specific coronary artery. For some bypass surgery or medical therapy may be best option. Heart size and ejection fraction are related to, overall risks of anything we do.
Answered 3/25/2013
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