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How Can Angina Attack Be Treated?
Hi sir…..my dad 55yrs old have got angina attack 2 days back..he is a non smoker,non drinker,non diabetic..not obese….but is a HTN patient from 15 years n is irregular in taking medicines…CPK-MB is positive..normal brain CT…normal echo…..but angiogram shows plaque accumulation in mid LAD,aprox 80%........can it b treated by medicines only…or he has to go for angioplasty…or bypass……kindly tell me as soon as possible…thanx
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Block 80% or more need intervention
Angioplasty or bypass –s decided by total clinical assessment / the anatomy of the vessel / associated morbidity / and so on
The treating doctor alone could conclude better, based on the total clinical picture
Regards
Block 80% or more need intervention
Angioplasty or bypass –s decided by total clinical assessment / the anatomy of the vessel / associated morbidity / and so on
The treating doctor alone could conclude better, based on the total clinical picture
Regards
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