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Sent to cardiologist for cath w/poss stent? due to hospital findings of av block, biatrial enlargement, cardiac insufficiency. cardiologist said its too risky, he said i also have severe hypotension. what are risks of cath/stent w/low bp?
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There is some risk: but the benefits outweigh the risk. They have to lookmfir something reversible
Answered 6/29/2016
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