Question 1

I'm really concerned about my dad's health. Last year in July, he had angioplasty and the doctor put two stents in one artery and one stent in another. He's been following the doctor's diet and taking his meds regularly. Is there still a chance his blood vessels might get blocked again?

Accepted Answer

It is important for your father to continue taking his prescribed medications and follow the doctor's diet chart to reduce the risk of blockage in the blood vessels. To further prevent blockage, the following medications are commonly prescribed after angioplasty: 1. Antiplatelet agents such as Aspirin or Clopidogrel to prevent blood clots - Dosage as per doctor's prescription 2. Statins such as Atorvastatin or Rosuvastatin to lower cholesterol levels - Dosage as per doctor's prescription 3. ACE inhibitors or ARBs to control blood pressure and improve heart function - Dosage as per doctor's prescription 4. Beta-blockers to reduce the heart's workload and lower blood pressure - Dosage as per doctor's prescription Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist are also important to monitor your father's heart health and make any necessary adjustments to his treatment plan.

Question 2

I'm really worried about my husband who's 43. He recently got over a mild case of COVID and I'm wondering if he should get his heart checked now that he's recovered. Is that something we should be concerned about or is he okay to skip it?

Accepted Answer

Unless your husband has experienced symptoms like fatigue, weakness or chest pain, or has a history of heart disease, there is no need to conduct a heart checkup.

Question 3

I'm worried about the side effects of Concor AM 5 that my friend is using for her high blood pressure. Can you let me know what we should be on the lookout for? Would appreciate your insights.

Accepted Answer

side-effects include dizziness, dyspnoea,joint pain,headache,diarrhoea, swelling over feet or ankles..

I'm dealing with chest pain and heaviness for about 2 years now, and Montair FX helps, but if I stop taking it, the symptoms come right back. Plus, I get side effects like stomach gas from it. What should I do? Is there a way to stop using Montair FX, or maybe there's another option I can consider?

Yes,continue same treatment.Ecg and x-ray chest pa view is advised to the patient.

More Cardiology Health Queries

I'm really concerned about my dad's health. Last year in July, he had angioplasty and the doctor put two stents in one artery and one stent in another. He's been following the doctor's diet and taking his meds regularly. Is there still a chance his blood vessels might get blocked again?

I'm really worried about my husband who's 43. He recently got over a mild case of COVID and I'm wondering if he should get his heart checked now that he's recovered. Is that something we should be concerned about or is he okay to skip it?

I'm worried about the side effects of Concor AM 5 that my friend is using for her high blood pressure. Can you let me know what we should be on the lookout for? Would appreciate your insights.

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