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Left" and "right" coronary arteries i just hade a heart cath it look clear just left one is thinner than the other is that normal ?
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Coronary arteries: It is not unusual to have some discrepancies in arterial diameters. Maintain a healthy weight, manage your cholesterol aggressively to normal levels, eat healthy diet and exercise regularly. See your doctor regularly.
Answered 7/1/2013
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Yes: More than likely you have the larger vessel system that is dominant .That is normal.
Answered 12/2/2012
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