The cardiologist said he wouldn't know what to tell a surgeon to fix. Dear Linda, Thank you for your question. There are pros and cons to each of these and not all of them may be options. If you are unhappy with the answers your husbands doctor is giving him I would seek a second opinion at a major medical center. I hope you find this information useful.
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