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does it level off?

does it level off?

I logged in with a question about plavix, aspirin, and ibuprofen...i wanted to include a little background info. had a heart attack when i was 35, two stents and am now 41.  other medications include coreg 25mg 2/day, procardia 60mg 2/day, diovan/hctz 160/25mg, clonidine .2mg 2/day, zocor 40mg, and anxiety meds (imagine that).  two weeks ago, my cardiologist added procardia 30mg/as needed for controlling bp in midafternoon.  i spend too much time with meds . is there anything i'm missing?  i feel like my heart is strong and still have a lot to do in life.  i know it's going to be a bumpy ride...but does it level off?
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That certainly is an out of the ordinary regime of medication for post stenting, especially after 6 years. May I ask a question first, were you a heavy alcohol drinker?
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What tests have you had?  If tested what was the result? Is you heart pumping normally?  Is the heart size normal?

What information are relying on to conclude you have a strong heart?  The recent prescription for procardia is oftened for angina as it is calcium channel blocker and that indicates your heart does have some vessel occlusion problems. Just listing a regimen of drugs doesn't provide much information.
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