It is also important to rule out significant coronary artery disease prior to consideration of open heart surgery as you would want to take care of as many things as possible with one surgery if necessary. As i explained blood clots are normally cleared through your liver and lungs and of no consequence to us. I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
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