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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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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: More than likely you have the larger vessel system that is dominant .That is normal.

Dr Zanger agreed

Answered 12/2/2012

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