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Old 07-16-2014, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken View Post
Heart caths are big money makers for doctors and studies have shown that on patients with no previous heart problem history, 60% of heart caths performed are unwarranted. I overheard a couple of docs in a country club locker room bragging about how many caths they had each done that day.
Wow, isn't that cheery news for us poor slobs that depend on our medical professionals to help us lead a long and healthy life. It's scary when you're trying to do the best thing for yourself but don't know who to trust.
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