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Can Taking Nitroglycerin Be Safe For Heaviness In Chest?
What does it mean when a doctor tells you home health nurse not to make any changes to your meds when in CHF and End Stage Cardiomyothopy, He has been on liquid lasix before several times and is on lasix regulary, two-three a day. He is also taking nitroglycerin almost on daily basis, his chest is heavy and he cannot walk more that 5-10 feet without losing his breathe, i just wonder if we are at the end and the doctor has done all he can do
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per the case is of CHF and end stage cardiomyopathy, the only remedy is supportive measures.
Nitroglycerin will work as anti-aging medication in this instance, but it should not be consumed by own that whenever chest heaviness consume rather it should be used on regular basis as per the advice of the consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
As per the case is of CHF and end stage cardiomyopathy, the only remedy is supportive measures.
Nitroglycerin will work as anti-aging medication in this instance, but it should not be consumed by own that whenever chest heaviness consume rather it should be used on regular basis as per the advice of the consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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