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  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I recently had an angioplasty on March 12th, and I'm currently on medication. I'm wondering about having an alcoholic drinkcould I have beer or whiskey? What's your advice on that?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Alcohol and smoking cessation is advised..

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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