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Dad still very weak 1 month after angioplasty

My father had angioplasty to stent an artery to his heart about a month ago and is still very weak and still slightly breathless.  He was first alerted to an issue after breathlessness, and tests revealed a blocked artery, but no visible damage to his heart (lungs have also been tested as fine).  He had several stents put in the one artery and feel better but says he still feels 'weak' and 'off'.  He is obviously on a plethora of medications, but not beta blockers which I thought might have been the culprit.  His cardiologist says he will have to have more stress tests in a few weeks, but when they initially looked at his arteries only one seemed obviously blocked.  He also complains of an 'odd feeling' in his upper leg, and upper back pain.  I worry that we are missing something urgent with these symptoms.  Any thoughts?
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Its early days yet. I would suggest a patient approach.

We have no background info to offer any type of opinion.
His cardiologist has all the background info and is best placed to advise.

I understand your worries. so write a list of questions and concerns for the meeting with the doctor
Like how is his general health otherwise?

How are the BP numbers?
What is his latest EF % ?
Hows his weight?
Any Edema?
Any blood sugar issues?
How are his blood test results?
Any past issues with heart?
Does he take any meds?

All these would be needed to even begin to understand whats going on if anything.
Keep us posted
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