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Asked for male, 73 years old from Secunderabad
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Asked for male, 60 years old from Pune
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MCh (CTVS), FRCS - Cardiothoracic Surger...read more
Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery•Bangalore
If the heart function is normal, he can live with it. Otherwise, it is better to get treated. He needs to avoid any exertion or anxiety which would cause his heart rate to go up. In addition he needs to continue blood thinners and rate control drugs
His diet wise, he needs to take less oil, salt, sugar and carbohydrates, and increase protein rich foods. God bless.
His diet wise, he needs to take less oil, salt, sugar and carbohydrates, and increase protein rich foods. God bless.
Asked for male, 71 years old from Navi Mumbai
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The three main coronary arteries first give origin to about 10 branches which in turn give rise to 100 branches and the hundreds give thousands of branches. These branches are called Capillaries. They all are connected to each other and can give or receive blood from each other. These channels can be a good source of blood to heart muscles when some of the major or minor arteries get blocked. If, some how, these channels can open up or made broader, the deprived heart muscles can get adequate bl...more
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Asked for male, 66 years old from Allahabad
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It should not be held responsible for weakness at 66 years diabetic patient. Blood sugar level must be checked for hypoglycemia.
It has no direct effect on coronary arteries but if there is obstruction in them it may precipitate angina by increasing heart rate and there by increasing oxygen demand of heart.
It has no direct effect on coronary arteries but if there is obstruction in them it may precipitate angina by increasing heart rate and there by increasing oxygen demand of heart.
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Asked for female, 48 years old from Thane
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If the block in the artery has been clearly demonstrated in investigation like coronary angiography and the extent of block is significant then angioplasty or bye pass surgery is indicated. If you are not having risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, the blocks are less than 50 percent of the coronary diameter and the plaques are calcified and stabilized then conservative medicinal management can be considered. You should seek advice from a cardiologist and decide.
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Asked for male, 66 years old from Surat
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Back Pain:This is a general low back ache and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are anaemic. If you have back pain after you sit for long hours then i...more
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Asked for male, 45 years old from Mohali
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
When one or more of the coronary arteries suddenly becomes completely blocked, a heart attack (injury to the heart muscle) may occur. If the blockage occurs more slowly, the heart muscle may develop small collateral blood vessels (or detours) for other coronary arteries to reroute the blood flow, and angina occurs.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment p...more
When one or more of the coronary arteries suddenly becomes completely blocked, a heart attack (injury to the heart muscle) may occur. If the blockage occurs more slowly, the heart muscle may develop small collateral blood vessels (or detours) for other coronary arteries to reroute the blood flow, and angina occurs.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment p...more
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