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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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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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No: in most cases the small heart means that there's no major pathology
Answered 11/27/2017
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