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I had a pericardial window done vat & the surgeon said i have a small heart. is that a bad thing? i wanted to ask him, but never got a chance.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: I would suggest a follow up visit with your surgeon and obtaining a copy of the report. This may be uploaded to the inbox consultation service. If you are experiencing any symptoms, the capacity of the heart is an important consideration.

Answered 8/20/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: in most cases the small heart means that there's no major pathology

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I had a pericardial window done vat & the surgeon said i have a small heart. is that a bad thing? i wanted to ask him, but never got a chance.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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