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… a cardiac catheterization to open narrowed or blocked arteries. What is the role of a … , may be recommended to bypass a narrowed or blocked vessel and allow blood to reach the … a cardiac catheterization to open narrowed or blocked arteries. What is the role of a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help … to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be … might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… symptoms. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and procedures are used. Lifestyle changes include … and lower your risk of having a blood clot. Procedures that improve blood flow to the … symptoms. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and procedures are used. Lifestyle changes …
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… behaviours may greatly reduce your chance of having coronary artery disease. Related … behaviours may greatly reduce your chance of having coronary artery disease. Related …
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… regular exercise is an important part of your treatment plan for coronary artery disease. If … regular exercise is an important part of your treatment plan for coronary artery disease. If …
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… These arteries are the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart muscle. This is also … ICU, you will likely have: Continuous monitoring of your heart. A tube to help with … after a heart attack. Risks The risks during or soon after bypass surgery include: …
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… smoked. If you've had angioplasty or bypass surgery to improve blood flow to your coronary … smoked. If you've had angioplasty or bypass surgery to improve blood flow to your coronary …
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… overweight and the risk for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These include high blood pressure , … can help lower your risk for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often improves other risk …