A 44-year-old member asked:
My father age 62 is diabetic patient and is suffering from 80% artery blockage. how can he improve his health?
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33 years experience
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!
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest if my dad age 62 is diabetic patient and is suffering from 80% artery blockage.?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
33 years experience
Atherosclerosis: Hi. Your Dad first of all needs treatment for the 80% artery blockage (stent, bypass, or medical treatment depending on the lesion - his doc will recommend appropriate therapy). He also needs really good diabetes, blood pressure, & cholesterol control. He needs to never smoke. He needs good anti-platelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, etc). Good luck to him.
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