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Is it true that an artery has to be at least 70% blocked, before angioplasty can be performed? will a blocked artery cause loss of appetite?
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Depends: This judgement is made based on age and vascular bed involved and symptoms. Typically 70% diameter reduction translates into over 90% area reduction and intervention is likely to be helpful if there are symptoms. Blockage of bowel arteries can cause pain and hence loss of apetite due to fear of eating.
Answered 7/17/2016
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