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  • female
  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My 60-year-old mom has a blockage in her main heart artery 80% blocked. We're confused about the best treatment option should we go for bypass surgery, ECP/EECP, or try those 20 injections the doctor mentioned? They say the injections can clear 50% for sure, and with walking and managing cholesterol, maybe another 30%. What would you suggest is the safest and most effective choice for her?

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CTVS opinion advise.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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