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                                             <tbody><tr><td id="fragmentid_1"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: Good morning, Anita. How are you feeling today?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_2"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Good morning, Doctor. I'm feeling better than last month, but I still get a bit tired after climbing stairs.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_3"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: I see. That's actually helpful to know. Let's go over a few things. How's the chest discomfort? Any pain or tightness recently?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_4"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: No pain as such, but sometimes I do feel a little pressure when I walk briskly, especially in the cold.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_5"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: That could be related to exertion. Are you taking your medications regularly?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_6"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Yes, I've been very careful with that. I take the blood pressure pills every morning and the cholesterol medication after dinner, just like you told me.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_7"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: Excellent. Your blood pressure readings from your last visit were much improved, and your ECG looks stable. I'm glad to hear you're staying consistent. Have you made any changes to your diet or physical activity?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_8"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: I've started eating less fried food, and I've been walking 20 minutes every evening after dinner.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_9"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: That's a great start. Try to increase your walking to 30 minutes if you can, at least 5 times a week. And keep an eye on how you feel during those walks, if you feel shortness of breath or chest pressure, slow down and let me know.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_10"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Got it. Should I still avoid stairs for now?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_11"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: You don't have to avoid them completely, but don't push yourself. Take breaks if you feel winded, and use the handrail. We'll reassess in a few weeks.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_12"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Alright. Do I need another test or scan soon?</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_13"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: Not immediately. I'll order a stress test for next month, just to check how your heart is responding to physical activity. In the meantime, continue the medication, walk regularly, and stick to the heart healthy diet.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_14"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Thank you, Doctor. I feel more confident now.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_15"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: That's good to hear, Anita. You're doing well, just take it one step at a time. I'll see you in 4 weeks, and feel free to call if anything unusual comes up.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_16"><div><p><strong class="Patient">Patient</strong>: Will do. Thanks again.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td id="fragmentid_17"><div><p><strong class="Doctor">Doctor</strong>: Take care, Anita.</p></div></td></tr></tbody>