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2018-01-06 15:11:50
My mom.has been diagnosed with a 90% Blockage in the artery. An angioplasty has been proposed. Is it the only SOLUTION
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PERCENTAGE OF BLOCKAGE IS A SUBJECTIVE OPINION. UNLESS ONE SEES THE ANGIOGRAM , TYPES OF LESION AND IT'S RX OPTIONS CAN'T BE SURELY EXPLAINED.

Answered2018-01-07 05:04:54

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It's the Best solution for the artery blocked over 75%.. Other factors needs to be considered overall patient condition renal function is another risk factors

Answered2018-01-07 04:19:56

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Whether angioplasty is required depends on a lot of factors. Of course the percentage of narrowing is an important factor. In case your cardiologist has suggested angioplasty it will most likely be necessary. But in case you want to be doubly sure, it will be worth considering a second opinion from another cardiologist.

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90% is definitely a tight blockage. But opinion can only be made after seeing the angiogram and the reason why she underwent angiography in first place.

Answered2018-01-07 03:06:58

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