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A member asked:

Had cardiac ablation for afib. now have been diagnosed with vagus nerve paralysis and diaphragm from the procedure. should i seek neuro or gastric spe?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Vagus nerve: Likely both specialists would have relevant input into your situation depending ob symptoms ,if any.

Answered 4/21/2018

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