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My ct angio done on 11.09.2013, shows calcium deposits in arteries & other blockages. they want to drill hole in calcium deposit to place stents. i want to know if drilling hole in calcium is safe.
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Have your cardiology: Done a nuclear stress test or cardiac catheterization? Do you have any chest pain or symptoms of angina? Don't understand the drilling hole but i think you are talking about a percutaneous coronay intervention follow by stent placement. High calcium deposit make pci sometimes difficult. Are you talking about open heart surgery?
Answered 3/29/2018
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Risks always: Of course there are always risks. You need to ask your surgeon what these risks are before you sign on the dotted line. They know exactly what they are doing and would not take unnecessary risks, but you are entitled to informed consent as to what those risks are.Best wishes.
Answered 6/29/2016
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