Do I need open heart surgery after a heart catheterization?
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"Some patients only need stents, some absolutely can only get bypass surgery, and there is a large gray area – talk to your doctor (or multiple doctors if needed)."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/cardiac-catheterization/
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