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Two main arteries having 95 and 75% blockages would need an angioplasty, correct?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Nope....CABG: Angioplasty is very risky to do on multi-vessel cad, and therefore it is not done. You will likely need a bypass surgery. See your doctor and/or cardiovascular surgeon. Good luck.

Answered 1/14/2013

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