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Breathing problem at 94 age

2018-04-10 09:57:35
My father gets breath shortness after  20, 40 steps. My dr adviced for a angiography. Is it suitable to go for angiography at a age of 94. I know they wont let him come out without stunts. Please advice .
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1)Effort dyspnea is an angina equivalent 2) if after optimised medical therapy, symptoms persist, CAD evaluation is generally recommended 3) The choice of getting an angiogram is a decision that you, your family members and your treating doctors need to take. Complications associated with any invasive procedure will have its own risks. 4) I would recommend to get a basic blood work and a stress echo to start with

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