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Can surgeons fix an 80% narrowing of the left subclavian artery?

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Most likely: Either by anstent placement via wires and catheters, or open surgical bypass.

Dr Pizzo and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Yes: Yes it can be fixed but the question is does it need to be fixed ? Really depends on symptoms . Most of these patients have no symptoms and need no intervention. If need something then stenting or bypass surgery are options for treatment.

Answered 7/20/2012

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