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  • 68 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried because my dad has a blockage of 80% in the LAD artery. The doctor recommended angioplasty, but I'm wondering if there are medication options for treating this. What should we do?

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Surgery is advised .

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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