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Severe atherosclerotic disease of the aorta and prior cholecystectomy...my aunt of 88 had a cat scan for abdominal pain..they also found this. But she had a mri taken of her heart front and back and was told it was ok. Yet she ha sbeen perscribed pills to help the dizziness because her blood pressure drops and that this would help. which it has. So with the ex ray result why werent we told of this. I do know that she has to also take choles. pills...anything more?
Hi welcome to hcm I understand your query and concern. I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,complete blood picture,blood sugars immediately to rule out Myocardial infarction.I advise you to start taking clopilet,Ecosprin,atorvastatin immediately consulting your cardiologist.Monitor your blood pressure regularly.If your blood pressure is Post your further queries if any, Thank you.
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Hi welcome to hcm I understand your query and concern. I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,complete blood picture,blood sugars immediately to rule out Myocardial infarction.I advise you to start taking clopilet,Ecosprin,atorvastatin immediately consulting your cardiologist.Monitor your blood pressure regularly.If your blood pressure is Post your further queries if any, Thank you.