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should I have a aeorta catherter

by Mel111, Mar 25, 2008 08:19PM

I am a 76 year old female with no pain, short of breath or any other problem. Routine exam showed a narrowing of the aerotic valve. The Dr. wants to insert a catheter to further identify the problem . What would be your advise?

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