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How to Know If You Need Heart Surgery
In this podcast Dr. Peter Kane, MD, a Wilmington-based cardiothoracic surgeon with the Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute, explains how doctors decide when heart surgery is necessary and why timely treatment matters for long-term outcomes. You'll hear about coronary artery disease, diagnostic tests and when to talk to your doctor about symptoms such as chest pain and unexplained fatigue.
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