What Causes Chest Pain In An Elderly Person With Hypertension?

Posted on Wed, 30 Aug 2017

Question: Hello Doctor,

My father (Aged 68 years, has BP 170/90 and diabetic) experienced chest pain and we consulted a cardiologist. He took an ECG and suggested to get an Angiogram done on Monday from Jayadeva Hospital. He is currently having severe cold and sneezing a lot. Along with his regular tablets he is taking cetrizine and applied Amruthanjan. I was just checking if Cetrizine is fine to consume and do u suggest anything else Considering his situation.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I hope you remember me from our last discussion and am glad to know that you took your father to cardiologist for evaluation.

Yes it's safe for him to take cetrizine and also I would like to suggest warm water gargles and steam inhalation for a quick recovery.

And yes Angiography will clear all the doubts.

I hope this information will answer your query. I wish him good health.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap

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Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (11 minutes later)

Yes, I do remember you doctor. How can I even dare to ignore your words. I consulted a cardiologist near my home. Thanks a ton for your suggestions. I ll get the Angiography done as soon as possible.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Do make him do gargles and steam inhalation and let me know the angiography results when it's done.

Feel free to contact me in future, just mention my name in your question so that it will be forwarded to me. Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts or else you can close the discussion and kindly provide your feedback.

Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap

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