Question 1

Can you help me understand my mom's angiography report and explain how many blockages she has the doctor is recommending bypass surgery and I want to know more about her condition

Accepted Answer

cardiologist opinion is advised.

Question 2

Is bypass surgery the only option or are there alternatives like balloon angioplasty that could work instead? I'm worried about going straight to bypass and want to know what other treatments might be possible

Accepted Answer

CTVS opinion advise.

Question 3

I'm really puzzled about my situation. I've been getting a stress positive result on my TMT test for the last five years, even though my angiogram came back normal and I don't have any heart issues. I'm just wondering what steps I can take or medicines I might need to help me eventually get a stress normal result. Could you give me some advice on this?

Accepted Answer

Albumin++ in your urine routine test indicates proteinuria, a sign of kidney damage or disease.

_Causes_

1. Kidney damage (nephropathy)
2. Diabetic nephropathy
3. Hypertension
4. Kidney stones
5. Urinary tract infection

_Treatment_

1. _Consult a nephrologist_: Schedule an appointment with a kidney specialist.
2. _Underlying cause treatment_: Address the underlying condition causing proteinuria.
3. _Medications_:
    - ACE inhibitors or ARBs to reduce proteinuria and blood pressure.
    - Diuretics to manage edema and blood pressure.
4. _Lifestyle modifications_:
    - Monitor and control blood pressure.
    - Manage blood sugar levels (if diabetic).
    - Reduce protein intake.
    - Increase fluid intake.
    - Exercise regularly.
    - Quit smoking.

_Follow-up tests_

1. Repeat urine tests to monitor proteinuria.
2. Blood tests to evaluate kidney function (eGFR, creatinine).
3. Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan) to assess kidney damage.

continue the same medications, all medications to be continued.. cough is the side effect nothing to worry..

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