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After angiogram the doctor claimed that two blocks in arteries & nondominant right blood line (from birth) & recommended cabg which is costly is there any other way except surgery? please explain details. sex: male, age:65 diabetes & anxiety disord?
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Sometimes, when someone rejects a recommendation for CABG surgery, consideration will be given to PTCA/stenting (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty/coronary stenting). It's worth asking your cardiologist if it's possible in your situation.
Answered 3/24/2021
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