
07-16-2014, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken
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.
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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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