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To: Keith Monahan who wrote (3684)	11/30/2001 11:48:56 AM
From: DMaA	Respond to of 24758

Hard to quantify the improvement in quality of life after these procedures but most patients are glad they had it done. Extending life span isn't the only, or even the most important goal of medicine.

To: Keith Monahan who wrote (3684)	11/30/2001 11:51:51 AM
From: Ahda	Respond to of 24758

From stats I have read the longevity rate for the whole of Canada is higher than here. If that has to do with the ability to be less aggressive due to less populous and less competitive I dont know. Could be not too many invested in Enron up there VBG

To: Keith Monahan who wrote (3684)	11/30/2001 11:53:45 AM
From: JayPC	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 24758

indicating that a significantly higher rate of utilization of invasive cardiac procedures and health care resources in the U.S. does not translate in improved long-term outcome in elderly individuals with acute myocardial infarction. Does this mean it's okay to wait 6 months for heart surgery? I was once on a waiting list to see a Neurologist (after a concussion from playing hockey). My appointment was made in November for mid February. Luckily I "knew" someone and was in in 2 weeks. Regards, Jay