I'm thinking about stopping my hypertension medication because I've managed to control it myself. But I'm worried about any possible side effects from discontinuing the meds on my own. What should I consider before making this decision?

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I'm a bit concerned because I had a PTCA procedure about 14 months ago. Now, my doctor is suggesting I stop taking Axcer 90 mg twice daily for 5 days and just stick with Ecosprin 75 mg once a day. This is supposed to be for a CT-guided biopsy because I've got multiple lymph nodes in my abdomen. Is this safe, and should I be worried about any risks with stopping Axcer?

yes.

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I'm a software engineer and I'm generally in good health. My BMI is normal and my blood pressure is fine too. But I've noticed that my resting heart rate is always over 90 and it's kind of unsettling. I've recently started working out to stay fit and while I don't feel any discomfort, that number still worries me. Should I be concerned about it? What could be causing this and is there a way to bring it down to a normal range?

it is normal

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I'm really worried about my mom. She's 52 and has been told she has increased bronchovascular marking in both lungs. I'm trying to understand what causes this and if there's any treatment or cure for it. Could you help me figure this out?

Vaccination is recommended against flu and pneumonia. Avoidance of allergens, lifestyle modifications, oxygen therapy and chest physical therapy is advised..

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