Balloon Angioplasty Questions

After balooning and stenting of coarctation, some patients develop restenosis after some years. In that case, re-intervention is necessary.

We should concentrate on relieving the blockage and if stenting - ballooning is the option available than we should go for it and once proper blood supply is maintened we can concentrate on relieving other symptoms due to peripheral neuropathy

You will have to take blood thinning medication along with other medication which needs to be prescribed after clinical examination and it’s better for you to avoid climbing stairs or do any hard physical activity and you can take your judgment by doing a stress test every month but remember you will always be at a risk.

You can discuss with your Dr. and change to ecospirin-substitute called clopidogrel. You can stop xtor till your gas improves. Gas can also be treated with medicine. Suggest you discuss on phone for best results.

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Dear Dipak , hi

Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Guidelines for better recovery

- Discuss with your doctor about the change of the molecule .
- Strict dietary control .
- Regular walking , exercises , YOGA help great .
- Avoidance of stress , anxiety .

- Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .
- Avoid smoking , alcohol if using .

Hope this clears your query .

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1) Keep your diabetes well-controlled. 2) You can do any exercise or yoga asanas etc that you feel comfortable about doing. In fact exercising and yoga is great for you. 3) If breathlessness on walking or climbing stairs is new then please consult your treating cardiologist for evaluation.

Don't take sexual booster tablets like Viagra with cardiac drugs containing Nitrates, its dangerous and contraindicated.

Foods to Include in a Heart-Healthy Diet.
Whole grains.
Fruits and vegetables. Healthy fats.
Nuts, beans, and seeds. Dark chocolate. Fresh-brewed tea.

Hi Kundan... No doctor will say that it is not necessary..

But if she is stable and you decide not to take it then I won't oppose for that, but I will surely tell you to start homoeoapthic treatment for that..

You may give her
Crataegus Q 10 drops tds in water...
and other medicines can be prescribed after proper case study...so better consult if you wish to...