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| Congestive heart failure/leaky aortic valve | 11/21/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: In October 2008 I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure due to a leaky aortic valve. I had an ...
A: The lower the BP the better for your leaking valve. 110/70 would be nice. The only way to be sure ...
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| heart attack | 11/21/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: went for stress test during the procedure the doctor did an EKG and had his nurse call for an ...
A: You should certainly be taking a statin such as lovostatin or pravastatin, and you should have some ...
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| CARDIOLOGY | 11/20/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: AGE 48 YRS ECG-RBBB WITH LAHB SINCE 1999,TMT NEGATIVE,ECHO-TRIVIAL AR/MR HOLTER NORMAL KNOWN ...
A: LAHB stands for left anterior hemiblock and RBBB stands for right bundle branch block. The left ...
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| problems | 11/20/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: and left hand numb ive been to the best goddamnn doctors but they dont kno in when i do the ekg ...
A: The heart tracking device is a little box you carry with you that records your EKG a few minutes ...
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| cardiology | 11/17/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: 48 yr having NIDDM WITH CHRONIC BIFASICULAR BLOCK SINCE1999.ECHO TRIVIAL AR,HOLTER NORMAL PLEASE ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| PSVT | 11/17/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I was on my way to the doctors when I got about 2 or 3 heavy skipped beats and then my heart went ...
A: Neither sinus tachycardia nor APCs are life or health threatening. You will not die from sinus ...
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| PSVT | 11/17/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I was on my way to the doctors when I got about 2 or 3 heavy skipped beats and then my heart went ...
A: PSVT is extremely regular, and usually runs 180-220 beats a minute. 150 and somewhat irregular ...
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| cold fingers and feet after running | 11/16/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: Talked with you before about pvcs, etc but this is different. I'm 63 and anavid runner-40 miles a ...
A: Cold fingers and feet are not listed as ill effects of Benicar. Raynaud's? Here's a summary on ...
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| left side chest pain | 11/15/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: im a 24 yr old male. cholesterol 245, ive been having this left side chest pain for about a yr now. ...
A: 1. Angina is chest discomfort induced by exercise and relieved in five minutes by rest. Your pain ...
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| Irregular heartbeat? | 11/15/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am experiencing what feels like an irregular heartbeat. My throat feels "full" and it seems like ...
A: You're probably feeling skipped beats. Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life ...
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| fast heartbeat | 11/14/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: Dr. Richardson, I'm 41 healthy male, who has had 4 episodes in last 6 months. Each time, I've had ...
A: The fast heart rate is a normal response to getting over nausea. I don't know what causes the ...
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| HEART PALPITATIONS / SHORTNESS OF BREATH | 11/14/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I AM CURRENTLY 9 WEEKS PREGNANT. ONE OF THE FIRST SYMPTOMS I NOTICED WHEN I FIRST REALIZED I WAS ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| skipped beats | 11/14/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: richardson... i am a 28yr old male 16 stone 6ft 2in. i regularly visit this site as i found the ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| Constant heart palpitations & shortness of breath | 11/14/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: "I'm currently 25 weeks pregnant with a history of PE and severe preeclampsia in a previous ...
A: The test results are not concerning, but your shortness of breath is.There's a blood test for PE ...
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| Muscle aches or angina | 11/13/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: R. My question is.........can constant aching or slight tightness on my chest area (tightness that ...
A: The most common cause of chest and back pain is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If you ...
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| cardiology | 11/13/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: 48 yr having NIDDM WITH CHRONIC BIFASICULAR BLOCK SINCE1999.ECHO TRIVIAL AR,HOLTER NORMAL PLEASE ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| slow r wave progression | 11/13/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: doctor, I am a 53 year old male, 5'10" and 220 lbs. I applied for 20 year level-term Life Insurance ...
A: Go to a doctor of your own or the one chosen by the insurance company and ask for an EKG with chest ...
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| arrhythmia ectopic | 11/12/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: My dad was diagnosed for arrhythmia ectopic. He is 58 years old,173 cm tall, 75 kg weight, and ...
A: Is the ectopic rhythm premature beats, not atrial fibrillation? Premature beats don't usually cause ...
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| Ongoing chest pain | 11/12/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. For around 4 years now I have been having left sided chest pain that ...
A: Most likely not heart related. The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the ...
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| Heartbeat in stomach. | 11/12/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: How are you doing? Have a question about something that i noticed last week. I'm 6'2, 220 with a ...
A: Probably normal. The heart rests on the diaphragm and heart beat is easily felt in the abdomen ...
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| Hope you can help | 11/11/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I HAD ONE EPISODE YESTERDAY AND ABOUT 4 TODAY. MY HEART STARTS TO BEAT FORCEFULLY FOR A FEW SECONDS ...
A: You're probably feeling skipped heart beats. Each skip is followed by avery forceful beat. Skipped ...
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| Leaking valve | 11/10/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I just got back from my annual cardio visit. I am 5'10" and I weigh 182 lbs. I run an average of 15 ...
A: There's controversy about when to operate on a leaky mitral valve, but my opinion is that as long as ...
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| Emotions after a triple bypass | 11/10/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: My father had a triple bypass in June of this year. His recovery was very quick and he was back to ...
A: If he goes untreated, he will probably slowly recover. Expression of suicidal thoughts should lead ...
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| Emotions after a triple bypass | 11/10/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: My father had a triple bypass in June of this year. His recovery was very quick and he was back to ...
A: Yes. Post-surgery depression, or loss of some control mechanisms in the brain as the result of ...
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| Heart spasms | 11/9/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 21 year old female weighing between 122-126 lbs and am 5 foot 4. I have been a pretty active ...
A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
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| Chest Pain | 11/9/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 37 year old woman - I am not overweight, I don't smoke, and I exercise fairly regularly. ...
A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
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| mitral valve symptoms | 11/8/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: My husband had endocarditis due to a bacterial blood infection. He now has a "leaky" valve. He sees ...
A: I wouldn't live with it until every possibility has been looked out. How fast does his heart beat ...
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| heart flutter | 11/8/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 31 year old male who has been running for 6 years. Im in pretty good shape. A few months ago ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| type 1 heart block | 11/8/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: 72 kg, 167 cm not taking any medication and have a normal blood pressure. about a month ago for no ...
A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
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| Weirdness | 11/7/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: What I am feeling for the past few weeks is a tightness in my upper chest on the left side towards ...
A: The most common cause of pain in a young person is cramping of the muscles in the chest wall. If ...
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| Heart palpitations, chest heaviness, fatigue | 11/7/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 29 year old, active (run approx 10-13 miles per week) healthy female, and approximately one ...
A: Measure your blood pressure sitting and then standing quietly for 1,3 and 5 minutes. If it gets ...
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| THUMPING IN CENTER OF CHEST | 11/7/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: Richardson: I am just wondering if feeling a thump in the center of your chest is something life ...
A: No not life or health threatening. You're probably feeling skipped heart beats, which are normal ...
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| anything and everything | 11/6/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: OK, so I'm only 16 but my doctor stumbled on an irregular heartbeat during my physical. I went and ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| Should i be worried? | 11/6/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I'm 35 with Type II Diabetes, overweight by about 30 pounds and sinus tachy, high triglycerides and ...
A: Left atrial enlargement means the upper chamber of the heart, probably the left heart, is larger ...
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| PVC and Exercise | 11/5/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I am a 20 year old male with frequent PVC's and high blood pressure for my age. I had an echo in ...
A: PVCs are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and echo. ...
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| Heart beating fast | 11/5/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: 3 months before, My heart started beating fast, I went to the doctor and I had taken ECG, Holter and ...
A: Need more information. How fast? Does it speed up and slow down abruptly, in one heart beat, or ...
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| Energy levels and heart rate? | 11/4/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I'm a 21 year old male, just shy of 6' tall and I weigh 180lbs. About 3 years ago I weighed 280lbs, ...
A: Low heart rate is very good, promises long life, and would not deprive you of energy. Low BP might ...
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| SKIPPED BEATS | 11/4/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: Mr. Richardson: I just had, what it felt like, about 3 skipped beats in a row. I do not have any ...
A: Skipped beats are normal heart activity, no threat to life or health in someone with normal EKG and ...
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| Dizzy | 11/3/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I've had enough of this. I REALLY need to exercise. It's been keeping me sane for years of battle ...
A: If the dizziness is spinning, like you were spinning round and round or the room is spinning around ...
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| ECG RESULT | 11/3/2009 | David Richardson |
Q: I asked you a question a few weeks ago, but have since been in hospital and came home 3 day's ago. I ...
A: EKG's are not very sensitive to clogging of coronary arteries. The stress test is the next step to ...
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