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dena
11/05/08
Category: Heart Disease

the dr has postponed bypass, pacemaker and defrib surgery on my nephew with no explain. any thought

My 40 yr old nephew suffered a masive heart attack on Sunday.  He is in critical condition.  His heart is beating on its own at about 85-90.  The drs have postponed surgery and given no explanation.  Any thoughts from anyone who has gone through this.  What should we be…

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