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Article: Preventing coronary artery disease.(Health)
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- Manila Bulletin
- Article date:
- July 8, 2004
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Byline: Dr. Eduardo G Gonzales
I am a 42-year-old accountant. I consulted a cardiologist several months ago after I have experienced occasional chest pains. After a thorough check up that included an ECG examination and echocardiography, I was told by my doctor that I have a mild form of coronary artery disease. To prevent the disease from getting worse and so that I dont develop a heart attack, I was given some medicines that I need to take regularly. In addition, I was told to stop smoking (I smoke one pack a day) and to stick to a low-fat, low-salt diet. I have been following my doctors prescriptions since. But isnt my wife making a big mistake with ...