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my father suffered a myocardial infarction two months back aged 75 years his lvef sates 45% when his 2d echo was done.
his angiography states

LAD  type 1 vessel shows 30-40 % non obstuctive plaque in mid segment after  D1 D is moderate size and normal
D2 is small and normal

CRC is non dominant vessel Shows ectasia in the mid s size and segment afTER OM1 OM1  is moderate size and normal.

RCA  dominant large vessel. Shows ectasia in proximal segment PDA and PLV are normal

LV angio Not done LVEF 45% ON 2d ECHO

he is advised medical  management

my question to u will medical management will help him
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  can he climb the stairs and carry weight as docs have told  him to do so
  they have no restrictions for him he bends down too wants to be independent like for eg buying vegetables 1-2 kg or fruits

  docs have told him to work without hastiness

  
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   thanks a lot this is just the second month. he is on follow ups every month
  and ahe has got control  on his diet too say no frying foods
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yes, definitely. it will ensure his heart doesn't try and work too hard. His LVEF isn't too bad at 45% but I would ask for another echo in about 6 months time just to see if things are stable.
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