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Have unstable angina angiogram showed 100% blocked right coro artery, 20% left - dr said only adjust meds, no procedure, no surg - now what ?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Trust your doc: The 100% blocked right artery can only be bypassed, but you may already be doing that by developing collateral blood flow. The 20% narrowing is not enough to warrant stenting or other measures, just meds to lower your cholesterol and control your bp.

Answered 7/20/2012

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A member asked:

Have unstable angina angiogram showed 100% blocked right coro artery, 20% left - dr said only adjust meds, no procedure, no surg - now what ?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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