Question 1

I'm really worried about my dad. He's 73 and had angioplasty done at Ruby Hospital in Pune about a year ago, where they put in two stents. Now, we're back to the drawing board with blockages in two of his arteries again, and the doctor is suggesting another angioplasty. I'm really concerned and confused about whether this is the best option for him right now. Could you give me some clarity or advice on what steps we should consider?

Accepted Answer

The right diagnosis for your father would be Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) with restenosis of the stents. The recommended treatment in this case would be to undergo another angioplasty procedure to address the blockages in the two arteries. The doctor may also consider using medications such as dual antiplatelet therapy (e.g. Clopidogrel) and statins (e.g. Atorvastatin) to help prevent further blockages and manage his condition.

Question 2

Can someone help me understand what LVDD Grade 1 means? My dad, whos 60, just had an echo test done and we're trying to wrap our heads around this LVDD thing. Is there anything specific we should be concerned about or keep an eye on? Any advice would be appreciated.

Accepted Answer

grade 1 left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is  normal and common in prople over 60..However some risk  factors include hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity and coronary heart disease..salt restricted diet ,dash diet and regular aerobic exercises is advised to the patient.

Question 3

I'm really concerned about my mild MVP diagnosis that was confirmed by a cardiologist about 15 months ago. The cardiologist recommended an ECG every year, but I'm worried about what this means for the future, especially considering my age. My last ECG report from December 2014 mentioned mild mitral valve prolapse, but everything else seemed normal, like the other valves and chambers. There wasn't any significant regurgitation, and the ventricular systolic function was normal. Should I be worried about any long-term issues, or is there something specific I should be doing to keep an eye on this?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

I've been experiencing some pain in my left armpit and the far left side of my chest, near the armpit, for almost an hour. It's not super sharp, but it's definitely something I've never felt before. It went away after a while, and I feel fine now. Do you think I should be worried about this?

Electrocardiogram is advised ,kindly review with the reports..

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