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A member asked:

I have cirrhosis of the liver andlately been having chest pain with foamy chunky frothy saliva issues.is this serious ? could it be my heart?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

This is concerning: And needs further evaluation with your physician asap.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2013

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