I'm really worried about my mom. Her recent reports showed that her heart's LVEF is just 18. Could you suggest ways to increase it? Shes between 18 to 60 years old. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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I've been experiencing this weird fluttering sensation in my chest and I can't stop yawning. On top of that, I've got this dull pain in the upper center of my back for the last 45 days. Could this be something serious?

That could be due to restlessness,take adequate rest and have healthy diet,if its becoming worse,vsist Physician for appropriate management

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I'm currently taking two medications, amlodipine besylate 2.5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, to manage my blood pressure. I was thinking about starting a dietary vitamin supplement and I'm worried if there could be any interactions with these meds. Can you give me some advice on whether I should be cautious about combining them?

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