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My father age 62 is diabetic patient and is suffering from 80% artery blockage. how can he improve his health?

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Multiple factors: Hi. The 80% blockage may be amenable to bypassing or stenting, depending on location. Otherwise, tight diabetes control, BP control, lipid drugs, anti-platelet drugs, and OF COURSE no smoking. Good luck to him!

Answered 2/21/2019

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