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Suggest Treatment For Chest Discomfort
Hello Dr. Koregol. I have been diagnosed with stable angina and mild ischemia in the left ventrical of the arterial wall. I have no angina, although I have had chest discomfort in the past. My cholesterol levels are well within the normal limits and my blood pressure is average. The findings were made after a nuclear stress test. I have been on Atorvastatin and low dose aspirin. I am not experiencing any pain. I am obese, 63 year old female, non-smoker for over 20 years. My cardiologist has suggested a cardiac catheterization, however, I am not convinced this is necessary. Please advise. Suzanne Gregory
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hi dear. cardiac catherization is neccessary to evaluate your heart completly and to confirm your futhur managment. continue to take those medicines. i suggest you to reduce your weight and follow a healthy diet.
i will advice you to undergo an angio test as soon as possible.
hope my answer helps you. please do rate my answer. thank you
i will advice you to undergo an angio test as soon as possible.
hope my answer helps you. please do rate my answer. thank you
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