How to Know If You Need Heart Surgery

from Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health · host Novant Health

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. Learn more about Dr. Peter KaneAre you at risk for heart disease? Take the quiz:

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