I'm dealing with high blood pressure, it's around 130180, and right now, I'm taking Stamlo 5. Should I be considering upping the dosage, or is there something else I should be doing?

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I'm a bit worried because I got an abnormal ECG report. It mentioned something about "RS inversion" in the area between V1 and V2. Can you help me understand what this means? Should I be concerned about this finding on my ECG?

In the ECG report, the findings indicate: 1. Sinus rhythm 2. RS inversion in the area between V1 and V2 The RS inversion in the anterior leads V1 and V2 could be indicative of various conditions such as myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, or other cardiac issues. It is important to further evaluate this finding with additional tests and consultations with a cardiologist for proper management. I recommend consulting with a cardiologist for further evaluation and management.

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Im experiencing some pain in the lower part of my breastbone on the left side of my chest, and it's getting worse when I exhale. What should I do? Could you give me some advice?

take ecg and confirm

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I had a heart attack from smoking back in March 2017 and found out my left main artery was 100% blocked. I'm on meds like Roustor, GoldPlanep, and Skelexon now. Is it possible for medication to completely reverse the blockage? How can I find out if it's really reversed?

Continue all the medications..

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