Respected Dr. Gopi,
My name is Khushi, I currently reside in Sydney, Australia.
The reason for this query is - I would like to find out if the damaged arteries can be unblocked through medications ?
My father has blockage in 3 arteries (50%, 70% and 80%), he has Diabetes, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure problems.
He was admitted in the hospital 2 weeks ago, got his angiography done, and by looking at all the results and tests, the doctors and cardiologists in Australia strictly recommends Bypass surgery.
However, we consulted 2 cardiologists - Dr.Ramesh Kapadia from Ahmedabad, Gujarat and Dr.Harinder Singh Bedi from Ludhiana, Punjab who reckons my father's heart is pumping normal and there is no need for surgery and the change in his lifestyle and diet including yoga and exercise would cure the coronary artery disease.
As a result, we are now in a dilemma as to what decision we should make.
He is a vegeterian and has been an Athelete throughout his life.
Few medications he's on at the moment - LIPITOR(cholesterol), Diabex, Diamicron, Coveram, Ikorel, Metoprolol..
If you require his reports and tests results, pics of his angiography, I'm more than happy to forward them on to you.
Your assistance, advise/suggestions in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Awaiting for your response.
Please email me directly to - YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY
Kind Regards
Khushi Shah