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Can A Heart Patient Discontinue Medication On Doctor's Advice?

Hi,
I have done EKG tests for my father, he just came here to visit me from India. His tests were not normal. He is heart patient from 19 years. He is not using any medicines as his Docter advised him to discontinue for few months. Is that OK. I am very worried about him.
Thank You,
Hima
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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Hello,
There must be some mis communication between him and his doctor . Once as a diagnosed heart patient , There can be changes in the medical regime , if he is doing good the medications can be reduced to minimum, however by no means they are completely stopped and that to suddenly. you may reconsider strongly about starting medication according to his present need and reports . You may upload the reports and we should be able to help you with the same .
Regards Dr. Mody
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Can A Heart Patient Discontinue Medication On Doctor's Advice?

Hello, There must be some mis communication between him and his doctor . Once as a diagnosed heart patient , There can be changes in the medical regime , if he is doing good the medications can be reduced to minimum, however by no means they are completely stopped and that to suddenly. you may reconsider strongly about starting medication according to his present need and reports . You may upload the reports and we should be able to help you with the same . Regards Dr. Mody