Have High Blood Pressure. Had By Pass Surgery. Have Hardening Of Arteries In Both Legs. Get Sweats. Suggestions?

Posted on Sun, 7 Jul 2013

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Question : I have high blood pres. but under control with meds. I've blood clots, short while back. under meds. for that. I've three way by-pass on my heart; I've had pneumonia. I have hardening of the arteries in both legs. makes my toes ache.my balance is starting to show ,a little. i have a broken hip--been repaired. I get the sweats,icall them. doesn't produce water dropsbut iget just damp with something that is sticky. I have to wash right away. oh, and I am a smoker for about the last 70 yrs. and my wife just past away, so I smoke more now. I am 76 yrs. of age. question= will I live till 77 yrs.?what is your opinion ? I appreciate your time in this. I do not have a DR. right now. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (58 minutes later)

Dear Madam ,

Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX

Well first thing i would suggest you is to quit smoking as soon as possible . If you are getting sweats that means you are getting angina sort of thing which needs prompt evaluation by a doctor , an urgent ECG , 2 D ECHO and possibly a
coronary angiography would be needed . Yes due to all good medicines and quality of treatment you will be able live much longer and lead a healthy life .

I advise you to see a cardiologist immediately for further treatment and intervention .

Hope it suffices .

Wish you good health .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

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