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Can Blocked Left Heart Artery Be Treated Without Surgery?

Hello Sir, I am 54 years and am having a mild pain whenever i do jogging just under my clavicle.I visited the medical practitioner and it resulted in approximately 50% blocked left heart artery.

I dont want to be operated.My height is 1m 72cm and weight 75kg

I am a diabetic person ( since 14 years and i have not strict control on) and no other medical trouble

What do you advice me

Thank you
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this can be treated without surgery.
You are having single vessel disease.
And stenting is the treatment of choice for single vessel disease.
Consult cardiologist and get done coronary angiography.
During this procedure, stenting is done to open the blocked artery.
After stenting, you need to take cardiac supportive drugs like lipid lowering agents, blood thinners (ecosprin and clopidogrel) and cardiac protective drug (metoprolol).
Strict control of diabetes is also needed.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Blocked Left Heart Artery Be Treated Without Surgery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this can be treated without surgery. You are having single vessel disease. And stenting is the treatment of choice for single vessel disease. Consult cardiologist and get done coronary angiography. During this procedure, stenting is done to open the blocked artery. After stenting, you need to take cardiac supportive drugs like lipid lowering agents, blood thinners (ecosprin and clopidogrel) and cardiac protective drug (metoprolol). Strict control of diabetes is also needed. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.