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My father drinks a lot and his heart is working 25% what can i do?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Get him to: Stop drinking & make sure he follows closely with a cardiologist.

Dr Chapman agreed

Answered 6/9/2013

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A member asked:

My father drinks a lot and his heart is working 25% what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Chapman agreed

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