I can't accurately assess your father's risks of surgery without knowing more of his medical history, but it appears that he is incapacitated from his symptoms now and may be having multiple small heart attacks. If this is the case, then I think it's at least worthwhile for him to be evaluated for surgery here at the Cleveland Clinic. To have your father evaluated here, call the number listed below and ask for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F-25. If he decides to come to Cleveland, then please bring copies of his most recent cardiac catheterization films, echocardiograms, and medical records. I hope you find this information useful.
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