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I had a major heart attack in aug 2012 with 100 percent blockage in lad and one stent is inserted please give precaution?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Do this:: Don't smoke. Eat vegetarian. Exercise 20-30 minutes daily. Try to be normal weight. Keep BP under control. Take aspirin, a beta blocker, and a statin every day without fail. You can live a long life. Be well.

Answered 5/27/2018

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Follow up: Need monitoring and close follow up with doctor for care.Lipid management keep LDL close to 70 or below, anti platelet agents like Plavix (clopidogrel) for 1 year , ace inhibitor like ramipril , beta blockers and exercise program.

Answered 5/27/2018

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A member asked:

I had a major heart attack in aug 2012 with 100 percent blockage in lad and one stent is inserted please give precaution?

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