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My mom is to hav angiogram and doctor said he will do angioplasty later if needs be. i heard both are done together?
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If a blockage: is found which can be treated with a stent...this can be done at the same time....if there are multiple blockages or its in some positions "open" (surgical) angioplasty will be scheduled for later! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 3/10/2018
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