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Question: Hi I have never used this type of page before
I have a history of heart attack stenting and then blocked stents, recently I experienced a TIA that lasted for 15 mins effecting my vision and at first some confusion.
I had 2 of these the year befor the heart attack and Im coplavix etc still today.
The question is what meds should I take
When I had the first TIA I had every test and all came back negative.
I have a history of heart attack stenting and then blocked stents, recently I experienced a TIA that lasted for 15 mins effecting my vision and at first some confusion.
I had 2 of these the year befor the heart attack and Im coplavix etc still today.
The question is what meds should I take
When I had the first TIA I had every test and all came back negative.
Brief Answer:
Should continue your medications, additional beta blocker may be needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You take almost all necessary medications.
In case your heart rate is more than 70 bpm, you will need a beta blocker as well.
You should check your cholesterol levels once 6 months to correct statin dosage (cavstat).
It is very important to follow healthy lifestyle besides taking medications: eat healthy food, exercise regularly, do not smoke.
If you haven't undergone duplex ultrasound of caritid arteries, I would advise to do it, because blockage in these arteries could lead to TIA.
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Should continue your medications, additional beta blocker may be needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
You take almost all necessary medications.
In case your heart rate is more than 70 bpm, you will need a beta blocker as well.
You should check your cholesterol levels once 6 months to correct statin dosage (cavstat).
It is very important to follow healthy lifestyle besides taking medications: eat healthy food, exercise regularly, do not smoke.
If you haven't undergone duplex ultrasound of caritid arteries, I would advise to do it, because blockage in these arteries could lead to TIA.
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have super low colesterol, a low pulse rate between 50 and 60 bpm and have had the carteroid tests,
Im 5 kg overweight and lead a very active life still ride off road motorcycles and only stopped deap scuba after the heart attack.
The question is why did my stents block can I use another med Im worried as I know TIA is a warning and last time I had heart attack a year later, this is a genetic problem that runs in my family for generations and its not obesity
Im 5 kg overweight and lead a very active life still ride off road motorcycles and only stopped deap scuba after the heart attack.
The question is why did my stents block can I use another med Im worried as I know TIA is a warning and last time I had heart attack a year later, this is a genetic problem that runs in my family for generations and its not obesity
Brief Answer:
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
In this case you have good medication regimen, there is no need to add another medication.
Sometimes, even in case of healthy lifestyle, low cholesterol and correct treatment, there is a progression of atherosclerosis, which can lead to such effects.
But you shouldn't be disappointed. Don't give up, after some time, the progression of disease may slow down.
Anyway with your current lifestyle and medications you are protected as much as it is possible. So you have stent blockage, but no new heart attack and you have TIA and not stroke.
Take care
Welcome back
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
In this case you have good medication regimen, there is no need to add another medication.
Sometimes, even in case of healthy lifestyle, low cholesterol and correct treatment, there is a progression of atherosclerosis, which can lead to such effects.
But you shouldn't be disappointed. Don't give up, after some time, the progression of disease may slow down.
Anyway with your current lifestyle and medications you are protected as much as it is possible. So you have stent blockage, but no new heart attack and you have TIA and not stroke.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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