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capon

recent stress test revealed anterior apex difficulty what might this mean and what treatment may be needed?

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kenkeith

Anterior apex is a location (front, top). A stress test is usually to determine if there are any vessel biockages. Possibly a blockage at location given. Treatment can be a stent, bypass surgery or medication depending on your doctor and your input.

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Left Cartoid Artery blockage10 Months Following Surgery

JimRo

Following Cartoid neck artery surgery (left side) to remove plack, 70% blockage has been found by an ultrasound test, 10 months after sur...

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