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My dad had a bypass in dec 2015 & in aug this year had a stent put in. is there a special diet that he could follow to improve the condition of his heart. he still complains of pain in his chest when he walks an incline & has difficulty bending down?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Surgical pain: May talk to the cardio-thoracic surgeon. Healthy diets like Mediterranean or simply low carb, high fiber, high vegetable, lean meat or fish, low salt, low sweets, less fried or processed food

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

My dad had a bypass in dec 2015 & in aug this year had a stent put in. is there a special diet that he could follow to improve the condition of his heart. he still complains of pain in his chest when he walks an incline & has difficulty bending down?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

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