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Need an opinion on my heart condition. went to a specialist. the doctor wants to put a stent in. i am 27 years old heart arrhythmias?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
Stent: Stent placement is treatment for atherosclerotic blockage in a coronary artery which would be quite unusual in your age group. A blockage requires a coronary angiogram for diagnosis and is usually performed during the angiography which I assume you haven't had. A cardiologist should be involved in your care and can also discuss your question regarding arrythmias or any other heart issues or sympto
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