I'm dealing with pectus excavatum and it's been really bothering me. It's not just that it's affecting how I look, but I'm also noticing it's impacting my muscle tone and I'm having some issues with my pulmonary function. I'm curious if there's a way to address this without going through surgery. Would love some advice on what might help!

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exercising is a significant rile to improve the functions and strength the surrounding muscles, dumbbell pullover

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my dad just had a coronary angiogram and the doctor recommended cabg surgery. i'm a bit worried - is surgery the only option here or are there other treatments we can try first? also wondering if mics cabg surgery could be an option for him since it's less invasive

CABG is advised to the patient.Cardiologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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My doctor said I have Sev MR Mod MS and Mild AR and need DVR surgery within 3 months. Can you recommend some good but affordable hospitals for this? Any city is fine, just need quality care without breaking the bank.

For DVR surgery, affordable options can be found in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bangalore. Some reputable but reasonably priced hospitals include AIIMS (Delhi) and KEM Hospital (Mumbai), but costs may vary.

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I'm really concerned about my dad, who needs to get an angiography. He's got high blood pressure and diabetes, and he's already really anxious about the test. I'm worried about how painful the procedure might be for him, and if getting scared during the test could lead to any serious issues given his BP condition. Any advice?

ecg and echo is advised..

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