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What is cbag , it can be helpful in dilated cardiomyopathy and chf ?

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CABG: I assume you mean coronary artery bypass surgery or cabg. This is not applicable to dilated cardiomyopathy and CHF unless the dcm is caused by coronary artery disease.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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