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Can Angioplasty Be Done Through Knees Instead Of Groin?
had angioplasty almost 3 years ago, withing 6 months stint closed. dr attempted to open once no success, am scheduled for some new procedure where he is going in at the back of the knee rather than the groin. do you have information on this type procedure. Dr. says that a bypass is only sure way of the other procedure only 50/50 what risk would I possibly be taking choosing to do neither.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Hello, welcome to health care magic.
Angioplasty is not done through knees.
He might be refer in g to bypass where they take one of the veins to use ad a graft.
If u chooseneithrr then there are high chances that u can have recurrent chest pains.
Angioplasty is not done through knees.
He might be refer in g to bypass where they take one of the veins to use ad a graft.
If u chooseneithrr then there are high chances that u can have recurrent chest pains.
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