What is Arteriosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessel. It is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multipl...

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Cariologist/Heart or Internist
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I have a dilema I am trying to deal with . I had a heart attack in May and had angioplasty with 2 stents , As I learn more about what an internist does and is ,I am slowly beginning to question whether they are valuable to post surgery care or should I remain with the Cardiologist heart surgeon who did my operation ? Which serves the greater purpose and which would be most educated in post heart care ??? I hope that doesn't sound like a stupid question but I have good reason to seek out a valuable answer ...they are age 7, 5, and 1 . I would really appreciate your input into this matter regardless what it is. Internist or Cardiology Heart surgeon ?
Posted on 11/02/07, 10:11 am
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Reply #1 - 11/09/07  2:58pm
" I would talk to your dr. and see what they suggest. I have pad blocked artery in leg, and went to surgon, he sent me to cardiologist. Talk to your dr. "

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