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Can chf develop a year after heart surgery? left atrium was re-constructed due to cardiac paraganglioma.

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Yes: Many factors could contribute to the development of chf. Previous cardiac pathology is one of many factors.

Answered 6/23/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: Need some testing to ascertain functional status echocardiogram is non invasive and helpful.

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A member asked:

Can chf develop a year after heart surgery? left atrium was re-constructed due to cardiac paraganglioma.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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