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Hypercholesterolemia

Im having elevated ldl cholesterol above 190mg/dl from past 3 yrs , with lifestyle modification and diet changes i have reduced my weight by 7kg and ldl cholesterol to 158mg/dl. Despite of the changes im having borderline high ldl  cholesterol. I have also done lipoprotein a test which is also on the higher side . Do I require to take statins for indefinite period or I can decrease cholesterol levels further by diet and exercise alone.

Flat t wave abnormality

She is a 57-year-old diabetic patient with high triglycerides. Her endocrinologist gave her preventive pills today but did not clear her heart. She has a brand-new ECG showing T-wave flattening from V1 to V4, and because of her diabetes

Breathlessness relief

Recently she was diagnosed with blockage after she experienced chest and back pain. Initially we thought it was gas pain. Now I do not have the details of medicine prescribed by cardiologist but can I give oxygen from oxy99 can if she is breathless? Can I give her cherry and beetroot in daily diet? Doctor has said that 95% blockage after echo. Is it possible to say so? What course of action and diet do you advice?

Low bp and digestive issue

As soon as I drink water or eat something I'm getting burps immediately, getting stools daily but feels like incomplete evacuation and since 2-3 days my bp is around 95/65. My b12 is 155 Iron is 43 Hb is 11.5 Rbc 3.69 Calcium 7.81 ESR 26 Rest cbc, lft, kft, thyroid profile, lipid profile were fine. I took iron and b12 tablets for 20-25 days but there is no increment. I tested for celiac disease too but it's negative. What's causing this burp and low bp? Is it the gut issues or heart issue?

Chest pain

Greetings sir my name is srihari last few days cheat pain and pressure Shortness of breath today pain is increase ECG DONE please cheak sir anything problem 🙏🏻

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Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell - Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Robert Russell Brightwell Vascular Surgeon (Residency, Medical School, Osteopathic Medical Degree, D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) 47 years experience OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
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Dr. James Michael Sinard - General Surgeon
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Dr. David A Epstein - Vascular Surgeon
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Dr. Raghu Kolluri Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Internal Medicine, Vascular Medicine Fellowship, Fellowship 2, Residency - ID) 27 years experience Riverglen Dental
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Dr. Charles Riddle Holden - General Surgeon
Dr. Charles Riddle Holden General Surgeon (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Fellowship in Vascular Surgery, Class of 1980, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2) 46 years experience Madison Health
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