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Asked for Male, 67 years old from Chennai
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Cardiologist•Delhi
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TMT is test for angina and narrow arteries. Echo is test for old heart attacks due to previous sudden complete blockage of artery.
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Stop clopidogrel after discussing with your Dr. Two blood thinners are required for about one year of stent. They can usually be reduced to aspirin alone after that. Atorva 20 can be reduced too, but better to do so 12 weeks after improving diet. Traditional balanced diet is healthier for heart than restricted modern diet. Beat wishes.
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Medications & diet may help you.
Diet: Stop the usage of cabbage, colieflower, meat Increase the usage of cereals and pulses.
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Yes, but it requires medicines, smoking cessation, and a low glucose diet. You will have to research about diet scientifically, not be over confident that you and your community know everything already.
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First you have to meet a Hematologist to find out the cause of low platelet count. Both Deplatt and Aspirin are antiplatelets .He needs further blood work up to ascertain the cause and accordingly he can b given antiplatelets. Alternate day aspirin will not be the answer.
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He must Cut down all fatty foods from his diet and exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. Medicines should also be started. Get his blood pressure checked, ECG done and revert back so that I may guide you further.
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No BP doesn't work like that.
You need to understand about high blood pressure. 
Normal range of blood pressure is between 90/60 to 140/90, anything above or below is is abnormal.
Many factors can affect blood pressure, including:
1) The amount of water and salt you have in your body
2) The condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels
3) Your hormone levels
4) your lifestyle - smoking, drinking, exercise 
You are more likely to be told your blood pr...more
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Cholesterol crystal come together at a spot for many years and than lead to blockages and so even if cholesterol levels are normal for that particular sample but it’s better to take a clinical judgment
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