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Dr. says i need a heart cath on both sides of my heart to check for blockage. i'm scared, is it really safe? heart disease runs in my family
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Should go ahed with : You are at risk for a cardiac event . High reik for not doing anything verses going for the procedure.
Answered 1/11/2013
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