length of time on angina medication
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hi im new to this.
last year i had a blockage of the left LAD(98%) also had angina.
2 weeks ago i developed pain in my left cheft with burning sensation to my left arm. took my gtn spray which eased the problem. went to my gp who then called an ambulance. spent 9 days in hospital on occasions having a couple of bad attacks while i was there.
seeing the consulant i asked what the diagnosis was and told it was re-accuring angina. i was placed on more medication but not told anything about how long i will be on them for.
im currently waiting for a myocardil perfusion.
thought that when you have stent/stents inserted your angina goes.
the new medication im on now is
nicorandil 10mg--isosorbide mononitrate 60mg--bisoprolol increased from 5 to 6.25mg.
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seangreen420 jarrod1610
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i had to ask this very question to my cardiologist and his answer was that stents will be life saving in blockages like yours and certainly help for next few months, but for the long term one needs to do life style changes for the long term.
in my case, I became a vegan, increased my mobility and do meditation every morning. My blood pressure and diabetes are very aggressively managed and I monitor them regularly.
jarrod1610 seangreen420
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Life style changes so far includes stopping smoking. Drink little alcohol. 2 mile walk around country park regular..
Doesn't help with the job I have. Regular spend up to 5 hours behind wheel of bus in 1 session.
On gtn when needed. So need to find new job that can accommodate my health issues. Now that's not gonna be easy
seangreen420 jarrod1610
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Jarrod, I forgot to mention the smoking and drinking alcohol as it does not apply to me. That said, it's vitally important that you stop smoking Asap, and limit the alcohol. Your dr and pharmacist have a scheme that will help you with this.
think of it this way, every time you smock, it is distorting your coronary arteries. It's like going to doctor for pain killer because you keep hitting your sheen on the concrete wall. Yes,main killers will help, but it is best if you stop hitting your sheen in the first place.
Same with diet. High saturates are not going to help, but some veggies actually help to repair the arteries, like kale, spinach, broccoli, rockets, etc.
The work that you do may not help, but many of have a desk job and have to do it for a living. The way to counter this is to make sure that you get enough exersise and make a point of eatimg healthy rather that junk with saturates. Just my view.