- male
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had two stents placed and been on heart and BP meds for about a year now. After surgery, my dietitian said to avoid juices and dry fruits and limit myself to one fruit a day. Now that it's been a while, I'm wondering what kind of diet I should be following can I relax these restrictions or should I stick to them? What's safe for someone like me?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Limit the amount of saturated fat you eat. It is not just about the total fat content of the diet, but also the type of fat in the diet. Try to avoid eating foods that are high in saturated fat. Foods that are high in saturated fat include meat pies, sausages, butter, cream, hard cheese, cakes, biscuits and foods that contain coconut or palm oil. Eating foods that are high in unsaturated fat can help to reduce your cholesterol level. Foods high in unsaturated fat include oily fish (such as herring, mackerel, sardine, salmon), avocados, nuts and seeds, sunflower, rapeseed and olive oil. Reduce you salt intake. Many foods contain hidden salt. Lowering your salt intake can reduce your risk of another MI and also other cardiovascular diseases
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 14/08/2025
0
0
More Cardiology Health Queries
View allI'm a bit worried because I've developed a fever of 101F after taking the COVID vaccine, and I'm currently taking Dolo 650 for it. I have a history of high blood pressure and usually take Amodep in the morning and Telmikind 40 at night. I also use the Dulion Rotacap for my asthma. Is it safe for me to take my night dose of Telmikind 40 after Ive already taken the Dolo 650? Are there any interactions I should be concerned about? Also, my body is aching and my pulse rate is between 90 to 110. Should I be concerned about any of these symptoms?
After taking the COVID vaccine, you can take your prescribed medications, including Telmikind 40, as directed by your doctor; Dolo 650 (Paracetamol) and Telmikind 40 (Telmisartan) can be taken together, but ensure a 2-3 hour gap to minimize potential interactions; monitor your blood pressure, pulse rate, and body temperature, and consult your doctor if you experience any concerns, such as a pulse rate exceeding 110 or severe body aches.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
I'm currently taking Cortel 80 mg and Amlokind 5 mg for hypertension and was wondering if it's possible to stop taking one of them. Could you advise me on whether it's safe to discontinue one, and if so, which one would be better to avoid? I'm a bit worried about having to take both medications and would appreciate your guidance on this.
Make sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle along with medication, including: A balanced diet low in salt. Regular physical activity. Stress management. Monitoring your blood pressure regularly. In conclusion, dont make changes to your medication regimen without your doctors advice. Your
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
I've been feeling this sharp pain around my heart and now it's getting really tough to breathe. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?
take tablet zerodol for 3 days
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Health Articles for you
View all
Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.