HomeAnswersCardiologyheart blockCan you please suggest from the reports if I need angioplasty?

From the attached reports, please tell me if I need angioplasty.

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Published At October 1, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have breathlessness while walking or taking stairs, chest congestion at times, and sleeplessness. I am diabetic and take Insulin twice a day. Please find the attached reports of ECG, echo, and angiography. Is angioplasty required? Can blockage be tackled with medicines alone?

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I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, you should undergo angioplasty because you are having symptoms on exertion. The ECG changes are suggestive of deficient blood supply. Also, the blockage is significant 80 %. At this moment, your heart function is normal, so to maintain it, you should undergo angioplasty. Otherwise, I suggest you follow a healthy lifestyle as follows. Avoid fatty, oily and high-calorie diet. Have low-salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. The BP should not be persistently more than 140/90 mmHg. Do regular exercises like brisk walking and jogging, according to your capacity for at least 30 minutes a day and five days a week. Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

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