- male
- 60 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm really concerned about my dad's health after he got a stent put in during his angioplasty this April. He's planning to stay with me for 23 days, but we live in a house with two floors. I'm worried about whether it's safe for him to be climbing stairs. Could you advise on whether that's okay for him?
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Patient can climb stairs, in case patient experience breathing difficulty in climbing stairs, sit and rest for a while.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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