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What does dr mean by : evidence of moderate diffuse disease of the mid and distal lad, which appears to be a narrow vessel? in a heart cath report. thank you.

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36 yo?: It means your main coronary artery is filled with cholesterol to the point that the artery is narrowing. This is a main artery of the heart that feeds the heart if it is blocked off you have a heart attack. Now you need to know the percentage of blockage for this will determine if you need a stent or not? I any event you need to live a healthy lifestyle eat well and once cleared by cardiology get

Answered 7/7/2018

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