- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has heart valve blockage and recently had chest pain and breathing issues so we went to the hospital One doctor recommended natural bypass treatment while another suggested bypass surgery I'm leaning toward the natural EECP option but want to know if it can actually clear the blockage and what are the pros and cons of EECP compared to surgery
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