Question 1

I'm really worried about my brotherI could use some advice. He's 32 and had angioplasty with 2 stents about 1.5 years ago. Right now, he's doing okay and just takes one tablet in the morning that the doctor advised. But here's the thinghe's started drinking alcohol twice a week, and he claims the doctor said it's fine. I'm not sure if he's being completely honest or not. Is drinking okay for someone with his heart issues, especially considering the stents? What could be the pros and cons?

Accepted Answer

alcohol cessation is advised. Also salt restricted diet , DASH diet like fruits,vegetables, legumes are advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm feeling really anxious today because after taking Bromelain this morning, my blood pressure machine has been showing an irregular heartbeat consistently. My BP reading is 133 over 80, and my heart rate is 71. I'm not sure if this is serious enough to warrant a trip to the hospital. Any insights on what I should do?

Accepted Answer

Bromelain is a natural supplement derived from pineapples that may cause side effects such as irregular heartbeat in some individuals. Since you are experiencing this symptom along with uncertainty, it is advisable to seek medical attention. You can take 25mg of Metoprolol to help regulate your heartbeat. If the irregular heartbeat persists or worsens, please visit the hospital for further evaluation and management.

Question 3

I stopped smoking about a month and a half ago, and ever since, I've been getting this weird feeling on the left side of my chest sometimes. There's occasionally some pain that only lasts for a few minutes. Plus, I notice I sometimes get short of breath and start sweating. I've found that burping can sometimes relieve the discomfort, but not always. Once in a while, the pain starts in my back between my shoulder blades or in my lower back. Does this sound like something I should be concerned about? What might be going on here?

Accepted Answer

Probable diagnosis is GERD .Patient is advised tab pan d orally once daily,syrup sucralfate 10 ml thrice daily for 14 days. AAlso ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

I'm feeling some discomfort in a few spots on both sides of my chest. My HDL cholesterol is low, and I recently had a mildly positive TMT test. What do you think could be going on, and is there anything I should do?

This needs evaluation,visit Cardiologist for the same

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