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