I want to make sure that blood donation is not dangerous for my heart. I have angina and coronary artery calcium score of 225. I am 47 years old, male.
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I think you are a high risk to donate blood.
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The majority of blood collection facilities would defer you as a volunteer donor if your angina is current and/or you are taking heart medications (Beat blockers, nitroglycerine, etc). If you have had cardiac bypass surgery and your angina is now gone, have no heart attack history, are currently off cardiac medications and have no restrictions on physical activity, you may be eligible to donate 1 year after surgery. Each medical director is allowed to determine the eligibility of potential donors with cardiac conditions. Please contact your local blood center for specific guidelines
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