- Male
- 27 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really curious about something. Is it possible to have a heart stent removed without undergoing bypass surgery? I'm trying to understand if there's a way to do this less invasively. Would love to hear your thoughts!
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View allGot my lipid profile test back, and it turns out my cholesterol levels are at 257. I'm pretty concerned about it. Could you let me know what steps I should take to manage this?
With a cholesterol level of 257, consider lifestyle modifications and dietary changes to help lower your cholesterol; aim to increase soluble fiber intake through foods like oats, barley, and fruits, and reduce saturated and trans fats by limiting dairy, red meat, and processed foods; also, incorporate aerobic exercise, stress management, and weight loss
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Hey, I'm 43 and generally healthy, but I recently had an ECG done. It says my heart rate is 66 beats per minute with a sinus rhythm, but there are nonspecific ST-T changes in III and aVF. I'm not sure what that means. Should I be concerned? Can you help explain this to me?
The ECG report showing a heart rate of 66 beatsminute with sinus rhythm and nonspecific ST-T changes in III and aVF may indicate possible heart conditions such as myocardial ischemia or electrolyte imbalances. To address this, you can take Aspirin 75mg once daily to prevent blood clot formation and improve blood flow to the heart. Additionally, you can take Atorvastatin 20mg once daily to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.
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I'm a bit worried about heart health and wanted to ask. What are some early signs I should watch out for that might suggest a heart attack? And how long do those symptoms usually last before it gets serious? Also, I've heard about angina and heart attacks, but I'm not quite sure how they're different. Could you explain that for me?
Angina is the heart pain, heart attack means there is ischaemia to the heart, jaw pain,shoulder pain and chest pain along with sweating and pailpitations are commonly seen in the patients.
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