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  • Who is Affected by Cardiovascular Disease?
  • Who is Affected by Congenital Heart Disease?
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    • If You Are Referred to a Cardiologist
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  • If Tests Show Blockages

     
     
     
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    If your test results show one or more blockages in the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle, your cardiologist will recommend that you undergo a procedure to restore the flow of blood. Depending on the severity and location of your blockages, he or she will recommend either an interventional procedure, such as balloon angioplasty and stenting, or bypass surgery.
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The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, 2400 N Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20037-1153

Phone: 202-741-9854 | Toll Free: 800-992-7224 | Fax: 800-863-5202 | Email: info@scai.org 

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