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  • Male
  • 62 Years
  • 22/01/2025

My dad was in the hospital, had an angiography, and they put a stent in his heart. Ever since, his heart rate's been all over the place, and he's been vomiting blood after eating or drinking. What's going on? Is this normal after a procedure like this, or should we be really concerned?

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cardiologist opinion.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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