Feel bad on ocassionally. Light headed, etc. Diet hasnt changed much in 3 years. Though I have cut down on certain foods, hot dogs, sausages, etc. Weight has remained constatnt
2006-09-18 16:13:39 · 9 answers · asked by Manny N 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
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2006-09-18 17:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by DallasGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For crying out loud! Don't you have your regular cardiac follow-ups?? Angioplasty is not a permanent cure. Chances are it will come back especially if you haven't changed any lifestyle issues that could cause problems. Hereditary and other issues could also come into play over the past 3 years.(not to mention the reasons you had it in the first place) If stents were placed then that will defiantly help prolong things and your cardiologist should be doing follow-up tests(EKG, stress test, etc) to help keep tract of how you are doing. If you havent been back to the doc then it would be in your best interest to do that ASAP!
2006-09-18 16:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by twildman22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is curtomary to go to a cardiologist every year after this kind of procedure.
He or she will take tests and be sure you don't need more.
I had a stent 10 years ago I changed my diet a lot and now try to expercise often. I still needed another one and bypass on my leg so don't put it off, have it checked.
Light headed can be a lot of things. Blood pressure, alleries or something else but is is worth having checked.
Best of luck,
2006-09-18 16:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by dayakaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have CHF (congestive heart failure) than that can explain the light headness that you are feeling. You need to follow up with your cardiologist to have your heart looked at again. You know your body better than anyone and when you have these episodes your body is telling you something is not right. It is great that you have stayed on your diet and your weight has remained constant. I hope all is well.
2006-09-18 16:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sharonator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angioplasty can be likened to a 'Spring Cleaning'. Your body is still predisposed to factors that can continue to clog your arteries. You can help decease this process with proper medication (from your doctor) and daily exercise, mostly aerobic. It's no mystery that you have to WATCH what you eat...avoid grease-laden foods (fried foods), excessive snacking, etc. Eat lots of chicken (for good protein) and fish (for its excellent source of omegas) and drink plenty of water.
You must exercise at least 3x/week at a fairly decent intensity in order to establish a training effect, i.e. increased heart rate for a sustained period of time...15-30 minutes...work your way up and take caution not to over do it.
2006-09-18 16:20:31 · answer #5 · answered by Synergy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain clinics which can take high spped MRIs on the heart and it freeze frames the artioes and veins aroudn an in the heart, and the heart itslef. Most insurances do not pay for it, jhowever, EDM possibly are the three letters for the type of MRI.
2006-09-18 16:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-18 18:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by Natural healer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go in and see your cardio doc and have him/her set you up for a stress test, or for another heart cath.. don't wait till ya have the one that kills you, get checked..
2006-09-18 16:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pssst....go to the doctor!
2006-09-18 17:56:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋