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2017-05-10 05:11:29
My father has gone through angioplasty second time (2nd attack). now doctor gives so many medicines each month which is too costly too. Need assistance
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Post angioplasty taking the costly drugs (antiplatelets)for 1 year is beneficial.After a year it can b reduced.

Answered2017-05-12 05:33:32

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