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Suggest Treatment For Congestive Heart Failure Which Cannot Be Operated

I have copd,congestive heat failure and I am a diabetic. Aheart catherization was done on Dec 27 and showed i have a blockage that is not possible to remove. Si\urgery is not an option as i am 84 yrs old. I am presently xygon 24/7.
I would like to get off the oxygen if possible.
Fri, 29 May 2015
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Hello,I have gone through question .Thanks for using HCM.As such to guide you properly I need to know exact report of your cath and echo.As you are known case of COPD I need to know which is major contributory factor to CCF and your symptoms.If COPD is dominemt then oxygen is main stay along with standard line of medication.But if blockages are contributory than COPD then you have a scope for procedure called EECP.I would request you to discuss with your treating doctor.
My best wishes.Dr.Teli,MD
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Suggest Treatment For Congestive Heart Failure Which Cannot Be Operated

Hello,I have gone through question .Thanks for using HCM.As such to guide you properly I need to know exact report of your cath and echo.As you are known case of COPD I need to know which is major contributory factor to CCF and your symptoms.If COPD is dominemt then oxygen is main stay along with standard line of medication.But if blockages are contributory than COPD then you have a scope for procedure called EECP.I would request you to discuss with your treating doctor. My best wishes.Dr.Teli,MD