| Subject | Date Asked |
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| cholesterol | 9/1/2008 |
Q: With regard to a full lipid cholesterol test, if I took the test right after eating would my LDL be ...
A: Al, As you probably know, some of our lipid levels change dramatically after eating (or drinking ...
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| cardiology | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Why left bundle branch block is contraindication for excercise tolorance test?
A: Raghunath, An exercise stress test us usually done to look for evidence of coronary artery disease. ...
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| borderline ECG | 3/22/2008 |
Q: During a trip to the ER I was given an EKG. The doctor there told me it came back normal. When I ...
A: Cheryl, Computerized EKG machines attempt to analyze and interpret EKG's. They are often incorrect ...
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| cholestrol in bone marrow | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Todd Bublitz how much cholesterol is found in bone marrow and animal hooves such as that of cow, ...
A: Shibli, I'm sorry I did not make my answer clear on hooves, it should have said, "I do not know the ...
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| cholestrol in bone marrow | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Todd Bublitz how much cholesterol is found in bone marrow and animal hooves such as that of cow, ...
A: Shibli, Bone marrow from cows contains around 120-150 mg of cholesterol (per 100 grams of marrow). ...
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| Alarming ECG | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 year old man. I used cocaine between the ages of 20 and 22. I have since turned my life ...
A: Tony, Doing an accurate 12-lead on yourself can be very difficult. If there is artifact on the EKG ...
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| Variable HDL | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Hope you are well. I live in the UK. Im 38 fit ,not overweight, run 4 x a week(12-15 miles),try to ...
A: Oliver, There is no good explanation for such a change in your HDL. Fasting or non-fasting, your ...
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| Lipids | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Which is more accurate, blood drawn or finger prick for Cholosterol check. I assume drawn blood, but ...
A: Bill, The accuracy of finger prick cholesterol tests probably varies from one manufacturer to ...
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| cholesterol | 2/28/2008 |
Q: What causes cholesterol or triggers it? Do oats helps in reducing the cholesterol (as claimed by ...
A: James, The amount of cholesterol produced by our liver is mainly determined by our genetics ...
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| oats and cholesterol | 2/26/2008 |
Q: What causes cholesterol or triggers it? Do oats helps in reducing the cholesterol (as claimed by ...
A: James, Most of the cholesterol in our bodies is produced by our liver (85-99%). A relatively small ...
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| Cholesterol, Trigs and Blood Sugar | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old male. My fasting blood levels are: LDL: 2.6 HDL: .91 Triglycerides: .81 Blood ...
A: Elvis, Your LDL, Triglycerides and Blood Sugar levels are all fine. Your HDL (the good ...
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| heart disease, tests, two part question | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. One is concerning upcoming Angiogram. I am disabled and spend 85 ...
A: Sharon, Virtually every person with heart disease will have a normal EKG at rest - unless they have ...
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| LDL | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Will LDL be higher or lower when you don't fast. Also, how do you prepare for a cholesterol test. I ...
A: Ronald, It is best to fast 10-12 hours before the test. Fasting means nothing with calories - so ...
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| CHOL/HDLC RATIO | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I had a lipid panel in December. My levels were: Total Cholesterol 164 Trigylcerides 74 ...
A: Joe, Your cholesterol levels are very good! First, you want your LDL to be below 100 mg/dL (down ...
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| LDL | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I read that unoxidized LDL is harmless. It is the oxidized LDL that clogs the arteries. Is this ...
A: Steve, You are asking about something that can be VERY complicated to explain, but I’ll give it a ...
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| ECG???? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: ..i am 23 female and few days back i joined a new company and they suggested a medical checkup from ...
A: Tanu, In the USA most all ECGs are done using self-adhesive gel-containing electrodes. In many ...
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| ECG???? | 12/23/2007 |
Q: ..i am 23 female and few days back i joined a new company and they suggested a medical checkup from ...
A: Tanu, An ECG certainly can be done without having a woman remove her shirt or exposing herself too ...
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| cholesterol | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Sorry if this is answered already but I didn't see anything. I am female, 55 yrs, with blood ...
A: Debra, I hope I correctly understand your question. It seem as though you are wondering how all ...
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| cholesterol levels. | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have found some wonderful resources concerning cholesterol levels online. I have elevated ...
A: Patricia, To convert Total Cholesterol, LDL and HDL values from mmol/L to mg/dL you multiply the ...
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| Frequent PVC's | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Do frequent PVC's brought on by stress (in this case a physical test on a stationary bike)pose more ...
A: Jayne, When PVCs become more frequent during exercise, that is a possible concern. This is why a ...
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| bpm | 12/1/2007 |
Q: i guess i am anxious, i last question if you can help, i worry alot...if i quit smoking in fact i ...
A: Matthew, No. Nicotine DOES increase the heart rate and blood pressure. The smoke and other nasty ...
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| bpm | 11/30/2007 |
Q: i guess i am anxious, i last question if you can help, i worry alot...if i quit smoking in fact i ...
A: Matthew, The physiological effects of nicotine on you heart rate and blood pressure will stop ...
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| sodium | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I am 27 years old, female, weigh 110 lbs, and am 5'3. I have low blood pressure (86/58- average) ...
A: Kristy, One thing that is guaranteed is that you will continue to get older, and as you get older ...
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| my levels | 11/29/2007 |
Q: well lets see my level of trygleserites was 800 now i know thats very high cause i serearched the ...
A: Emmanuel, Here is how we determine a person’s overall risk for cardiovascular disease. Highest ...
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| LVEDV question | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I had quintuple bypass 4 years ago and I am now 53. I seem to be in great health, eat good and ...
A: Chris, LVEDV stands for “Left ventricular end diastolic volume” and that is the volume inside the ...
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| Cholestrol- leg pain | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I just had my cholesterol come back at 215. I work out everyday. I usually run for an hour and ...
A: Val, High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease ...
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| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My husband was going in for knee surgery, and in pre-op his blood pressure was a little elevated ...
A: Cindy, There are different types of cardiomyopathy. High blood pressure is the most common cause ...
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| exam | 11/19/2007 |
Q: While a medical tourist in Bangkok last year I got diagnosed with stenosis of a heart vein from a 64 ...
A: Larry, To correctly asses how your heart arteries (not veins) look now compared to last year, you ...
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| adverse effects/cholosterol drugs | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Could joint pain and muscle soreness for no apparent reason be caused from taking lowering statins?
A: Jerry, As the commercials say; "Tell your doctor about any muscle pain or weakness...". Joint ...
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| lipids | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My md wants me to lose weight and exercize before medical intervention.I have managed to take off 15 ...
A: Matthew, Studies have shown that 2-3 grams of plant sterols a day can reduce LDL levels (the "bad ...
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| the cardiac cycle | 11/6/2007 |
Q: and I would not take your time, but in homecare we have no MD's to refer to and I while I consider ...
A: Pete, Your diagram of the cardiac cycle is correct. However, I am not an expert on heart sounds, ...
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| Are my cholestrol levels okay? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am an Indian, vegetarian with a height of 5ft 11 in and a weight of 85kgs. I am giving below the ...
A: Dr.Ahipathy, I will have to assume that when you put "mg%" you actually mean "mg/dL" - which is the ...
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| Cholesterol levels | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I'm a 57 yr old woman, 5' 1/2", 101 lbs. Quit smoking 3+ yrs ago. I have not changed my diet and I ...
A: Linda, To help lower your cholesterol level you should decrease the saturated fats and trans-fatty ...
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| blodd pressure/pulse | 10/24/2007 |
Q: my blood pressure is never constant sometimes 13/80 other times 170/95, i have a monitor and check ...
A: Dawn, Our bodies are designed to "protect" themselves when possible. It helps to understand a bit ...
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| similar medicine | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my mom has heart disease, the doctor prescibled "atorvastatin" for her. what is this medicine for? ...
A: Atusa, Atorvastatin is a cholesterol lowering medicine that goes by the trade name "Lipitor" in ...
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| Hi Cholesterol and Thyroid activity | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My mother, aged 62 is receiving medication to stabilize her thyroid activity level. Her thyroid ...
A: Ofer Ungar, Most studies on the effects of treating hypothyroidism on cholesterol levels use ...
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| RESULTS OF AN EKG | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am 52 years old. I have always had normal EKGs. Today I had a physical and the rhythym of the ...
A: Susan, Hold on there!!!! If your doctor says that your EKG has changed, and that you should have a ...
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| RESULTS OF AN EKG | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am 52 years old. I have always had normal EKGs. Today I had a physical and the rhythym of the ...
A: Susan, An EKG (electrocardiograph) is a graph of the electrical activity that causes the heart ...
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| MIBI Stress Test Enquiry | 10/17/2007 |
Q: Could you let me know if it is normal to experience bad chest pain and breathlessness while having ...
A: Jenny, It is not normal to have bad chest pain and breathlessness while having a stress MIBI. ...
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| cardio stress test | 10/7/2007 |
Q: is there a way i could do a ballpark stress test at my home or in my neighborhood by walking a ...
A: Randall, There is really no way to do a "home stress test" to determine your heart health. A true ...
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| prevastin | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Due to high cholesterol (277) my doc prescribed the above drug and the bottle says "take at ...
A: Kerry, Great question! It is important that you take Pravastatin at bedtime. Studies have shown ...
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| Heart fluttering and chest pain | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have been having chest pain and fluttering on an off since March 2006. Since June of this year, ...
A: Edna, First, you shouldn't put too much emphasis on heart disease in your aunt and uncle. You need ...
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| cholesterol | 9/8/2007 |
Q: My doctor put me on crestor 10mg to treat my 3 blockages medically. My chol before taking crestor ...
A: Carl, Scientific studies done over the past several years have shown that an LDL level under 70 ...
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| Cholesterol Too Low? | 9/8/2007 |
Q: A few months ago, I added more unsaturated fat to my ultra-low-fat diet. I was surprised to find ...
A: Herb, I agree with your doctor that you should have a new blood sample tested. Your test results ...
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| Pantethine to lower cholesterol | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Is it safe to use pantethine to lower cholesterol? Since it is a derivative of the B vitamins, is ...
A: Elizabeth, Vitamin B-5 is called "Pantothenic acid". If you put two molecules of Pantothenic acid ...
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| Preventive Cardiology | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My husband who is 36 years old just had 3 stints in his LAD. The cardiologist said there was another ...
A: Kara, There is really no way of know if, or how fast, the 50-60% blockage is growing. Once it gets ...
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| Cholesterol Test Results | 7/24/2007 |
Q: During my annual exam (7/1/2007), the results of my HDL was 51 and the LDL cholesterol was 119. The ...
A: Dorothy, If your cholesterol was checked while fasting on 7/1/2007 and you were not fasting at your ...
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| Calcium score | 7/24/2007 |
Q: During a recent physical I was told my triglyciride number was 1140. My doctor put me on 145mg of ...
A: Robert, Your triglyceride level certainly CAN be as high as 1,140 mg/dL. I've seen it many times ...
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| Cholesterol | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am 49 yrs old. Six months ago was placed on Lipitor. Also take Ziac.I have been told once you ...
A: Ruth, Our total cholesterol and LDL (the bad cholesterol) levels are mainly determined by our ...
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| Heart Catheterization | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am 32 years old, a 1 pack per day smoker, and I haven;t always eaten as good as I should, although ...
A: David, While you are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than other men your age (stop ...
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| Chemical Stress Test | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Todd, My 73-year old mother had a heart attack 3 days ago that has been labeled "microscopic" and ...
A: Cindy, I sympathize with your confusion and concern. However, I cannot give you any really ...
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| consumption of eggs | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I could not find the right category so I hope you can answer my basic question. I am a male age 44. ...
A: James, Recommendations on dietary cholesterol are based on "daily" amounts. There are no ...
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| "Second opinion" | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I'm a 19 year old male and I've been having pain and discomfort in the left side of my chest along ...
A: Patrick, Out of thousands of patients that I have seen with heart disease, I remember one that was ...
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| CABG | 6/25/2007 |
Q: In regard to the bypassed vessles: what becomes of them - do they reamin intact and unnecrotic? And ...
A: Pete, Q: "In regard to the bypassed vessles: what becomes of them - do they reamin intact and ...
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| Stress Test Results | 6/24/2007 |
Q: My mother has had heart surgery twice in the past ten years. Her recent stress test result was ...
A: Lisa, I have never used nor heard of the word "intense" to describe the results of a stress test. ...
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| Cardiac Rehabilitation | 6/18/2007 |
Q: What is the average increase of a person's ejection fraction with cardiac rehab and Coreg Treatment?
A: Thomas, There is really no way I can answer this question. Since each person is different, trying ...
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| EKG results | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I got my results back. Stated "otherwise normal EKG" Early transition QRS positive in V2. What ...
A: Debbie, It most likely means that the EKG lead, or patch, in the "V2" position was put on too low ...
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| feeling faint then palpitations | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I had frequent palpitations at the beginning of the year 7 had a resting ecg & echo done which were ...
A: Pat, You should probably see your doctor if you are feeling like you might faint. You don't want ...
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| Combined Zocor and Niacin | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My husband has some artery build up of plaque and has one stent. Because the plaque is still ...
A: Jill, The combination of a statin (Zocor, Lipitor, Pravachol, etc.) plus niacin has been shown to ...
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| cheaper than Lipitor, still effective? | 4/10/2007 |
Q: In a recent question, u assured a reader that her lower-priced statin medicine was as good as ...
A: Rebecca, The price of medicines can change from one city or state to another and certainly from one ...
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| My first Stress Test | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I'm a 66yr old female, 10-15 lbs overweight, have hypertension & anxiety, on Lotrel & Zoloft for ...
A: Carol, You should call the testing office to ask for specific instructions about the test (How long ...
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| cholesterol | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 35 yera old male. According to a blood test I took my LDL is 129 and my HDL 51. The ...
A: Apostolos, Most likely, your results are satisfactory for you. If you don't have any form of ...
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| ekg results | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I took an EKG test at a military entrance facility and I was told that I did not pass. I took ...
A: Frank, Here are some answers to your questions: Q: "Are EKG machines different from place to ...
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| Adenosine stress test | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am having an adenosine stress test tomorrow morning. I've never had one before and I am a bit ...
A: Dave, It has been my experience that the vast majority of patients who undergo a pharmacological ...
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| hi | 3/20/2007 |
Q: mild nonspecific ST wave changes can you tell what is the meaning of the finding in laymans term ...
A: Bert, In laymans terms, it means absolutely nothing, or you could say "meaningless". It doesn't ...
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| Simvastatin/How to tell what is a side effect? | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I have started 10mg of Simvastatin last week to lower my LDL cholesterol(Changed my diet a year ago ...
A: Gayle, You will just have to go by what your doctor and the commercials say, "Tell your doctor ...
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| exercise | 3/5/2007 |
Q: 1. why is running any better? 2. Is resistance training good for non-heart patients?Why? What would ...
A: Jeff, Q: why is running any better? A: Because people are better able to maintain regular ...
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| exercise | 3/4/2007 |
Q: For someone with heart problems, why is it recommended to walk and run, but stay away from ...
A: Jeff, Resistance exercises (weight lifting) with heavy weights or poor technique, can cause large ...
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| heart testing | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I had a chemical induced stress test today.I was told that the doctor wanted to redo the test after ...
A: Darlene, You either mis-understood what they told you or it was explained poorly. Your bowel ...
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| CHOLESTEROL , HELP!!!!! | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I really need your help here, I'm so confused.I have MVP, a fib and right branch bundle block. ...
A: Debbie, We no longer use the total cholesterol levels when deciding if a person needs to lower ...
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| lipid testing | 1/23/2007 |
Q: what would be considered an optimal amount of HDL2?..what would cause an LDL size pattern to change ...
A: Joe, There is no universally accepted value for HDL-2, however an “acceptable” value above 10 or 15 ...
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| C-Reactive Protein | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I just received some blood work from my ob-gyn doctor today and my CRP-Cardiac level was 6.37mg/L, ...
A: Melanie, Your CRP level and your LDL (bad cholesterol) are high and this will place your at a ...
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| High Cholesterol | 1/8/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- Hi Todd, Are you saying that the vitamins could do ...
A: Kathy, I don't know if the particular vitamins and supplements he is using will do more harm than ...
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| Tryglisorites | 12/21/2006 |
Q: I'm 46 and just had a blood test. my Tryglisorites were over 407, my doctor prescribed 500mg ...
A: Mark, The carbs (and calories) in your wine are from the alcohol. Basically, simple carbs are; ...
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| Very high triglycerides and cholesterol | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I had my first cholesterol test at 23, with a result of 269, and since then have fluxuated between ...
A: Tiffany, According to the Adult Cholesterol Guidelines, the very least you NEED to do is get your ...
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| Angioplasty | 11/21/2006 |
Q: How long does stents last inside the vessels. What is the procedure to get it re done
A: Anshu, Stents may last a few weeks or 10 years or more. Stents have been widely used for a little ...
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| Need Perspective | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Bublitz: I have an anxiety disorder and have been more anxious than most people about heart issues ...
A: Cindy, I believe that getting accurate information is the most critical part of putting things in ...
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| rare single apc's ? | 11/14/2006 |
Q: what are rare single apc's? can moderate single unifocal vpc's and apc's make you dizzy on an ...
A: Stephanie, APC's are "Atrial Premature Beats" and we ALL have them occasionally. It is totally ...
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| Stress Test Accuracy | 11/14/2006 |
Q: i am 44 and have had 3 stress tests since '01 - all normal. i have ibs and have stomach and colon ...
A: Mike, Stress tests are about 85% accurate if done properly. Nuclear imaging tests can be even more ...
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| EKG | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I had an ekg today because I'm having minor surgery, and the dr. wanted me to have an EKG beforehand ...
A: Lauren, The person who did the EKG was WAY, WAY out of line to say the word "borderline". Only a ...
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| oyster | 11/7/2006 |
Q: My grandfather is a heart patient. His favourite food is oyster. Should he control the intake of ...
A: Deeja, Oysters have about half as much cholesterol as shrimp and about one-third as much ...
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| max heart rate | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 48 yr old female with hypertention. I read somewhere that certain BP medications can affect ...
A: Anna, Certain blood pressure medicines will lower heart rate and will keep heart rates lower during ...
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| max heart rate | 11/3/2006 |
Q: what is the maximum heart rate for a healthy heart. I am just curious. In my exercise class we ...
A: Anna, You are correct that the "theoretical" maximum heart rate during exercise is 220-age. The ...
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| Herbal Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I am looking for any information on policosanol and guggul for their cholesterol-lowering ...
A: Joe, Here are some articles from reputable sources: Effect of policosanol on lipid levels among ...
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| pacs/pvcs and atrial flutter | 10/27/2006 |
Q: age 43 - female - on thyroxine for underactive thyroid i have been having pacs and pvcs for a year ...
A: Lynne, I have scanned and reviewed thousands of holter monitor recordings and I my have seen one or ...
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| Faling in HDL Cholestrol - How to invert the tendency? | 10/25/2006 |
Q: Todd Bublitz, I have a question regarding my HDL Cholesterol. I'm a 41 year old caucasian man, ...
A: José, I cannot explain your falling HDL levels. It could be in part due to being less physically ...
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| lesions | 10/19/2006 |
Q: could you tell me what a 40% lesion is in the circumflex and could it cause angina like symptoms. ...
A: Chris, It is highly unlikely that a 40% lesion could cause angina symptoms. Blockages must be ...
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| Length of time stent or angioplasty lasts | 10/9/2006 |
Q: If I submit to either stent or angioplasty, how long can I expect this procedure to perform without ...
A: R. Schroeder, The answer to your question depends on several factors, including; your genetics, ...
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| Angina pain | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I am 27 years old,male,about 6 feet tall,weighing about 88 kgs.,normal blood pressure(120 systolic ...
A: Arjun, I cannot tell you if you have angina. Only a qualified medical doctor who has examined you ...
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| pac's &pac's early afternoons to mid evenings | 10/2/2006 |
Q: A recent holter monitor test revealed 688 pvc's and 901 pac's. however they nearly always start to ...
A: John, To a certain extent, you are asking me to make assessments about your test results or health ...
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| after heart attack pain | 9/29/2006 |
Q: My husband experienced a massive heart attack 3 weeks ago. With 99%blockage in the artery, he ...
A: Pam, You need to call his doctor (Cardiologist) now and inform him/her what is happening. Ideally, ...
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| test results | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I have been having what can best be described as a mild cramp in the chest left hand side,so i went ...
A: Brian, The hearts natural pacemaker is called the Sinoatrial Node (also called the "Sinus Node"). ...
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| Cholesterol reduction | 9/28/2006 |
Q: can you offer any supplements that could help cholesterol reduction. i prefer not to take ...
A: Allyce, It is my professional opinion that there is no safe and effective over-the-counter ...
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| testing | 9/27/2006 |
Q: What is a Cardiac CT angio and what does it involve and is it painful Thanks for you input
A: Sabrina, A Cardiac CT or "Ultra Fast CAT Scan" (also called "Heart Scan" and several other ...
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| tryglisorites | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I am 52 and had the following reading at the local free cholosteral screening. This was done ...
A: Kathi, Although our lipid levels are primarily determined by genetics, triglycerides are most often ...
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| Cholesterol Concerns | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I was on zocor and my levels were quite low/good. However, I started having muscle pains and learned ...
A: Mike, You didn’t mention that you talked with your doctor about all of this, and this would trouble ...
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| coronary calcium score | 9/14/2006 |
Q: How alarming should a coronary calcium score of 235 be to a 45 year old man. Would a dean ornish ...
A: vend78, You need to discuss your test results with the doctor that ordered the test or the doctor ...
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| heart / cardiovascular | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I went to my Dr. who diagnosed me with acid reflux, further tests revealed HPylori bacteria, treated ...
A: Nick, You are asking for medical advice and we cannot give such advice on AllExperts. I appreciate ...
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| dignosis | 9/6/2006 |
Q: if our any coronary artery is blocked more than normal range what can be synptoms? sudden rise in ...
A: mr and mrs, “Angina” is the name of the various symptoms that can occur when a coronary artery ...
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| Heart Disease | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I recently had angioplasty-3 arteries 80% blocked, and one 95% blocked, and a stint inserted. I ...
A: Cathy, Since you recently had the diagnosis of severe coronary artery disease and needed an ...
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| CAD and Vit. E | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I would like to ask if Vitamin E can prevent CAD?
A: Woonchin, There have been multiple studies on vitamin E SUPPLEMENTS and cardiovascular disease. ...
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| my husband | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I’m back with more questions. So far they have not found anything wrong with my husband. They know ...
A: Maggie, There is a heart monitor called an Event Monitor. Unlike a Holter Monitor, which records ...
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| My husband | 8/21/2006 |
Q: The reason I am writing is because I need to know what areas to research in order to better ...
A: Maggie, If you see your husband getting more weak and short of breath, you need to contact his ...
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| about lipitor | 8/19/2006 |
Q: so much. can u give me a list of foods that should i eat? and fruits also hope u will give em ...
A: Ryan, Sorry, but I cannot give you a list of foods to eat. You need to learn and understand the ...
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| CK total | 8/10/2006 |
Q: What could cause my ck levels to be 1640? I started lifting weights and running on a regular bases ...
A: Richard, Your answer is probably as obvious as, "I started lifting weights and running on a regular ...
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| High CRP test | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I work for a top lab in the country and every year they do A BluePrint for Wellness. They take ...
A: Karen, You need to talk with your doctor about your concerns and symptoms. If you feel that your ...
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| Cholestrol or saturated fat in prawn | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I HAVE HEARD THAT PRAWNS MAKE SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL BOND WITH DIETARY LIPIDS AND INHIBIT THE ...
A: Syed, There is nothing about prawns that bonds with dietary lipids and inhibits the absorption of ...
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| Garlic and cholesterol/blood pressure | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I hope I am in the right category and can answer this question. I'll like to know as general ...
A: Eddie, I answered a question about garlic for an 'Eddie' in March 2006. Are you the same Eddie? ...
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| cholesterol and when to treat | 7/21/2006 |
Q: HDL 55 LDL 122 Do I need medication?
A: Bob, To determine your optimal lipid levels, first you must asses your cardiovascular heart disease ...
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| arterial blockage | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I have atherosclerosis and have just started taking lipitor. Can this get rid of any existing ...
A: Jack, A study of high dose Lipitor (80 mg) showed that people who reduced their LDL (bad ...
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| Related Angioplasty | 7/7/2006 |
Q: My father did angioplasty after find a blockage in heart. Now i want to know about the cause which ...
A: Vineet, There are several risk factors for heart disease: Age Diabetes Smoking Family History High ...
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| POSSIBLE HEART ATTACK | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I am having the occassional squishy sort of beat from my heart (which is different from a missed ...
A: Mr. Pervez Akhter, Beta-blockers are often given to patients who are having angina to reduce the ...
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| Mitral regurgitation | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My wife is 38 years old and has mild mitral regurgitation. Is there any evidence that exercise (she ...
A: David, Mild mitral regurgitation by itself is not a reason to stop exercising. We typically do not ...
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| Exercise | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I am a 40 year female a little over weight about 20lbs.2 months ago I started having chest pain with ...
A: Tricia, You need to speak with your doctor (Cardiologist) about doing any physical activity or ...
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| How to lower my cholesterol | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I was 82 kgs last year but under a nutritionists guidance i am now 63. All my general tests are fine ...
A: Sonali, Your cholesterol and lipid levels are mainly inherited from your parents. A healthy diet ...
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| Cardiovascular risk factors | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I am male aged 77 living in uk. and am walking fit (2hours daily 20 years) I have been treated for ...
A: Geoffrey, I'm not sure what tests you feel you need. It may depend on how long your holiday is ...
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| Triglycerides | 5/3/2006 |
Q: My doctor tells me that I have high TGs. My question to you is: What foods should I stay away from ...
A: Dave, Although our lipid levels are primarily determined by genetics, triglycerides are most often ...
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| Cholesterol and fiber | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I am a 32 year old female, slightly overweight (20lbs), I exercise regularly but have a less than ...
A: Kara, Here is some info on fiber from my favorite lipid disorder book (Manual of Lipid Disorders, ...
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| Cholesterol | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I am a 72 year old active white lady, in excellent health for my age. I do not drink or smoke. I ...
A: Bettie, One of the basic rules in medicine is; "One should consider not having a test done if the ...
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| I just had 2 very different cholesterol tests!? | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I hope someone can clear me about my cholesterol test, as I am very confused?! I am a 33 year old ...
A: Toni, What a great set of questions! I have answers for pretty much everything, but it gets a ...
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| raw garlic and cholesterol etc | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I would like to know whether by eating one or two cloves of raw garlic a day helps in reducing ...
A: Eddie, The short answer to your questions about garlic is, "it MAY be a LITTLE BIT true." It is ...
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| EKG | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I am a 23 yr old male with hypertension and sinus tachyardia. I currently take 25mg atenolol in the ...
A: Brandon, Having a 1st degree AV block in no way puts you at a higher risk for a heart attack. They ...
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| Can you be given good chrolesterol | 3/13/2006 |
Q: My question concerns being given HDL. Since there is always talk of HDL and its positive affects on ...
A: Christopher, HDL cannot be given in pill form because the HDL molecules would be broken down and ...
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| Cholesterol Test | 3/11/2006 |
Q: The info that came with my prescription iron caps says they affect cholesterol test results. Do ...
A: Alden, Iron supplements can decrease the effectiveness of statin cholesterol lowering medicines ...
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| Cholesterol | 3/8/2006 |
Q: My question has to do with my Cholesterol Levels which I will refer to as "C" to save time. I'm ...
A: Jeff, The obvious thing to look at is your weight gain. It is certainly possible that all the ...
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| Blood Test Results | 3/8/2006 |
Q: I am a 50 year old male in good health and recently had a checkup. My doctor told me my blood test ...
A: Steven, First of all, your Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides and LDL are all very good! I have ...
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| Dietary Fat | 2/28/2006 |
Q: About twelve percent of my calorie intake is from fat, most of which is unsaturated. Do you think ...
A: Herb, Your diet would be considered a “very low fat diet”. The American Heart Association ...
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| Heart medication | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I had an angioplasty with one stenting 5 years ago due to an heart attack. I am also having high ...
A: Bon Tong, You are asking someone who knows very little about you for medical advice. This is ...
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| Consulting Opportunity | 2/13/2006 |
Q: My name is Dan, and I work with a software company in Boulder, CO. We are developing a product ...
A: Dan, Depending on the time and travel required, I'm sure I could help you or find someone who would ...
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| EKG | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Todd, Today I had an EKG because I went to my doctor because I have been having dull aching pains ...
A: Kristy, A resting EKG will only show if (1) a person has a blockage that is CURRENTLY restricting ...
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| Cholesterol | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Simply put and to the point, what would you recommend to: 1) lower total cholesterol ...
A: Gary, All of this information and more can be seen at my website - www.Lipid-Clinic.com ...
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| Question about test | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I had a venous doppler study done to check for blood clots because of swelling in my ankles. On the ...
A: Jade, Your Doppler study shows evidence of chronic venous disease (also known as chronic venous ...
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| Hi i am a 22 year old male,... | 1/30/2006 |
Q: smoker, and i had my choloresterol checked and i have my choloresterol and HDL is 35L and ...
A: Luke, Your HDL (good cholesterol) is low. You should be able to raise it by getting regular ...
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| Pain down right arm | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I am a white male, 33yrs old, with hereditary high blood cholesterol. My heart thus far seems to be ...
A: Jesse, Here is a definition of "Angina": (Angina Pectoris) Pain or discomfort due to lack of oxygen ...
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| heart shock | 1/8/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend's dad is having a "heart shock" procedure done Monday morning and I was wondering if ...
A: Lisa, The procedure is called a Cardioversion. It is an electrical shock to "re-set" the heart so ...
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| Fear for a friend. | 1/3/2006 |
Q: A fellow I work with has, what I believe, are some serious indicators of future heart problems. He ...
A: Philip, Here are some resources for you to look at. Quit Smoking ...
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| Symptoms of Heart Illness and Tests | 12/13/2005 |
Q: I'm a 43 year old female. I am being treated with medication for depression and anxiety. Although ...
A: Helen, First, if you are exercising regularly without any symptoms, that is a good sign that there ...
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| Cholesterol level | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I know that doctors usually say to fast before a blood test, but I recently had a blood test shortly ...
A: Steven, You really need to fast 10-12 hours before a lipid test, and for good reason. Your ...
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| cholesterol | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I just had my cholesterol (fasting) checked. My total is 305. LDL is 201, HDL (good)is 85. My BP is ...
A: Jeff, According to the current National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel ...
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| statins | 11/20/2005 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol. I am taking Lescol because it is cheaper than ...
A: Pam, Both Lescol and Lipitor work in the same way. Lipitor is, mg for mg, stronger than Lescol. ...
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| plz help me im worried | 11/16/2005 |
Q: Hey I really hope you can help me.I worry about my mom alot.Yesterday she went to the heart doctor ...
A: Danielle, A right bundle branch block (RBBB) itself is nothing to worry about, it can cause no ...
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| coronary heart disease | 11/1/2005 |
Q: How long did people need to train with weights per week in order to lower their risk of coronary ...
A: Chow, The study your are referring to was finished in 2002 at Harvard university. The results ...
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| Cholesterol | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I am a woman 57 yrs. old, and weigh 122 lbs. I have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, ...
A: Our cholesterol levels (total cholesterol, LDL and HDL) are determined mostly by our genetics. Our ...
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| Heart scans | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I have been hving chest pains for the past month or so. I went to see my doctor and he said that at ...
A: Gary, For people with chest pains, a nuclear stress test is the only one that could be beneficial. ...
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| Bradycardia | 8/21/2005 |
Q: Good evening. My resting heart rate is about 45, mainly because I run and cycle a lot. I do not ...
A: David, The definition of bradycardia is "heart rate less than 60". So, yes you do have ...
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| cholesterol | 8/12/2005 |
Q: When I go to the dr. for my check ups, my cholesterol is usually 200 or sometimes even a little ...
A: Vicki, As long as your doctor had placed you in the correct "risk" category, you levels could be ...
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| Cardiac Output | 8/4/2005 |
Q: Do you know which method(s) are used to measure cardiac output in one's heart? Thanks, Roberto
A: Roberto, I am not an expert in this area. However, a Google serch of "measure cardiac output" ...
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| MVP | 8/3/2005 |
Q: I was wondering about MVP (mitral valve prolapse). If I have had heart tests (echocardiograms), ...
A: Laura, An echocardiogram should show MVP. Even if the doctor is looking for something else, they ...
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| Peripheral vascular disease | 7/29/2005 |
Q: My husband is 49 years old and had 5-vessel bypass four years ago. He is taking Lipitor, Ziac, ...
A: Becky, Since your husband has coronary artery disease, he is certainly at high risk for peripheral ...
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| Lipitor & cholesterol | 7/24/2005 |
Q: I'm calling my internist with these questions, too. Wanted another opinion, if you are able to ...
A: Kathleen, Most people do not taper or wean off of statins. However, there was one study that ...
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| cholesterol | 6/21/2005 |
Q: Do you know the recommended maximum allowable daily amount of cholesterol a person can ingest?
A: Larry, For healthy individuals, no more than 300 mg a day of dietary cholesterol is recommended. ...
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| cholesterol | 6/14/2005 |
Q: i keep getting cramp like pain starting at the back of my leg and moving to my hip. whenever iwalk a ...
A: f.a.cooke, If you see the cholesterol medicine TV ads as often as the rest of America, you might ...
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| fish oil | 6/13/2005 |
Q: i am a 26 yr old healthy male who does not like fish. i am interested in taking fish oil for ...
A: sk, Taking fish oil for preventive measures means that you are concerned about something. You ...
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| What does a high ( 6.7) c... | 6/9/2005 |
Q: What does a high ( 6.7) c reactive protein reading from a blood test indicate?
A: Judy, A CRP level of 6.7 is considered "High". Studies indicate that men with high levels of CRP ...
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| C-Reactive Protein tests | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I have inflammation and have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica?. I have had ...
A: Rosemary, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a measure of inflammation. Since you have a rheumatic ...
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| HDL | 5/14/2005 |
Q: I just heard a Dr. on a news program this week say that HDL, the "good" cholesterol, is now not ...
A: J, To say that HDL is "not considered to be protective against heart disease" is not at all ...
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| test results | 5/10/2005 |
Q: I just turned 50. weight and height 6-4 235. I have a new doctor. My last visit was several years ...
A: Steve, Panic attacks pretty much qualify as "stress". A highly stressful situation can increase ...
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| accidental aortic puncture | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I had emergency CABGx1 last year apparently because my RCA was 100% blocked. I was awakened during ...
A: Mrs. Toole, An angioplasty with or without a stent requires that the blockage be opened up with a ...
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| Persantine Sesramibi testing | 4/30/2005 |
Q: Would like an explanation of what type of stress test is a persantine sestamibi test. Need to ...
A: Philip, A persantine Sestamibi test is a scan of the heart muscle to determine how well the heart ...
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| Lipiids, total chol. | 4/29/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Todd, Thanks for the immediate. Well, I didnt fast for 10-12 because they ...
A: Jim, Sorry for the delay. I was out of town for the weekend. The cereal is the most likely ...
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| Lipiids, total chol. | 4/29/2005 |
Q: Todd, 36 yr old healthy male. I run and eat well. Weight now 185. Total cholesterol currently 214 ...
A: Jim, A common cause of triglyceride error is that you were not fasting long enough before your lab ...
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| CKMB TEST | 4/25/2005 |
Q: If a ckmb test is normal and two days later is positive what does it mean and what kind of follow up ...
A: Cheri, A person who is having CK-MB lab test is most likely under the close care of a doctor. ...
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| High CK test results | 4/11/2005 |
Q: I've had 3 blood tests over the past 4 months and they have all shown a high CK result averaging ...
A: Devin, It would be completely expected to see such an elevated CK in a body builder or weight ...
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| Meds | 4/10/2005 |
Q: Due to episodes of rapid and eratic heartbeat, I had a cathaterization which showed no heart ...
A: Sam, It is very important that you discuss the way you are feeling with your doctor. If any of ...
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| pacemaker | 3/30/2005 |
Q: My good friend is mentally ill and his 76 y.o. mother has to have a pacemaker put in within the next ...
A: Jackee, There are very few limitations with modern pacemakers. Microwaves, cordless phones, cell ...
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| Supraventricular Arrythmia | 3/24/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - In past exams, my left heart border percussed in the midclavicular line 4th ...
A: Ed, I do not want to dissuade you from any sort of action, and I do not know the criteria that ...
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| Supraventricular Arrythmia | 3/23/2005 |
Q: In past exams, my left heart border percussed in the midclavicular line 4th intercostal space. ECG ...
A: Ed, We all have occasional arrhythmias (PVCs or PACs). There is no way to determine if your PACs ...
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| c reactive protein levels | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I recently had some blood tests done and as usual my lipid levels were great and so is my blood ...
A: Steve, C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation. CRP levels above 10 are probably due ...
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| heart cure | 3/14/2005 |
Q: i had a heart attack recently.after that i had undergone angioplasty.i understand that after heart ...
A: Goutammunshi, The definition of a heart attack is "the death of heart muscle cells". Heart muscle ...
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| Cholesterol | 3/13/2005 |
Q: I have read that cholesterol produced by the liver is dumped into the gut, as part of the digestive ...
A: Herb, Plant Sterol Esters and fiber reduce dietary cholesterol (cholesterol in the foods you eat) ...
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| cholesterol | 3/6/2005 |
Q: My dear doctor i have two questions to ask. 1-in the month of April 2004 my cholesterol was 178 ...
A: Raja Fayyaz Al Hassan, Your total cholesterol went up 8%. It is best when the total cholesterol ...
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| Septal infarct | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female with a history of cancer (fibrasarcoma)and have undergone many many ...
A: Heidi, If your orthopedic surgeon thought that there was anything going on with your heart, he ...
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| Question about heartbeats | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I was reading a exercise chat site where people were talking about measuring their aerobic ...
A: David, Stay away from chat rooms as a source of important information -- a lot of idiots hang out ...
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| SVT/WPW | 2/24/2005 |
Q: My son has Svt/WPW and I was wondering what is the fastest heart rate ever recorded.I have a EKG ...
A: Robin & Richard, Heart rates with WPW are usually around 140-250 beats per minute (bpm). I believe ...
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| should I use calorad | 2/21/2005 |
Q: i am a 32yearold man who needs to lose 30 pounds. I just heard of Calorad which can get rid of some ...
A: Kevin, Calorad is a scam. There is no evidence that any of the ingredients have any effect on ...
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| heart problem | 2/18/2005 |
Q: Please tell me the meaning of the following word that I could not find even in Dorland Unabridged ...
A: Mehrdad, An "Amplatzer" is a device used to close an abnormal opening in the wall between the two ...
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| cholesterol | 2/17/2005 |
Q: Tood, If excercise and diet can not lower the cholesterol level, at how high a level [like 250?] ...
A: z Pan, The decision to use cholesterol lowering medicines is up to your doctor. The Guidelines ...
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| cholesterol test | 2/14/2005 |
Q: Could you please tell me whether blood drawn from pricking a finger will give will give just as ...
A: Al, When done correctly, each blood draw method should give the same results. Blood is blood. The ...
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| Cholesterol numbers | 1/23/2005 |
Q: Why are the Canadian and American Cholesterol numbers so different? My total combined is 4.6 on the ...
A: Susan, In America, cholesterol values are measured in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). In Canada ...
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| cardio tests | 1/10/2005 |
Q: What are the typical tests employed to determine the % of blockage in arteries? can they be done in ...
A: Loren, The only test that can tell the % of blockage in a heart artery is an angiogram and that is ...
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| Aortic Valve Stenosis | 12/29/2004 |
Q: My son passed away 5 weeks ago after having a seizure,and the autospy came back saying he had Arotic ...
A: Joyce, I am very sorry for your loss. You have the right to get copies of your childs tests ...
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| CARDIOVASCULAR RISK | 12/26/2004 |
Q: What does the blood test hsCRP mean? what are the normal ranges? what does it mean to have a value ...
A: NATOUR, CRP stands for C-Reactive Protein and it is a marker for inflammation in the body. This ...
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| thank you | 12/9/2004 |
Q: THe holter monitor picked up the unsustained SVT. and nothing else so maybe I should jsut listen to ...
A: Shelly, If your palpitations were not occuring at the same time as the SVT, then there is nothing ...
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| heart related | 12/9/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me if a Holter Monitor is accurate. I was diagnosed with ...
A: Shelly, I have personally analyzed thousands and thousands of Holter Monitors and if you feel ...
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| Cholesterol | 11/29/2004 |
Q: My wife went to the doctor this morning and received the results of a blood test that was taken in ...
A: Joe, I would agree with you that your wife should try to lower her triglycerides by watcher her ...
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| heart | 11/26/2004 |
Q: About 2-3 times per month, my heart has an irregular heart beat. It's sort of hard to describe, but ...
A: Maurice, Everybody has a few irregular heart beats every day. Most of the time, we never feel ...
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| Coated Aspirin | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I learned that--for purposes of preventing heart attack/stroke--coated aspirins have been found ...
A: Steve, I'm not familiar with the "lightly coated" aspirin, so I cannot comment on that. Like many ...
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| Enteric-coated aspirin? | 11/7/2004 |
Q: For years, at a doctor's suggestion, I've taken one full-dose aspirin each night. (He recommended ...
A: Steve, There was a small study done earlier this year with 75 mg aspirin (coated vs uncoated). All ...
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| chest pain in the heart area | 11/5/2004 |
Q: I got question do eating to much or drinking apple juice and energy drink (eg red bull) cause chest ...
A: Chest pains can come from many different causes. If you are having the pains after eating, then ...
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| Cholesterol | 10/29/2004 |
Q: I'am a 33 yrs female, 5'2" and weigh 180. Have 2 children 6 and 2. My diet/exercise is kinda poor. ...
A: Traci, It would not be unusual for our cholesterol levels can rise and fall 5-10% throughout the ...
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| congestive heart disease | 10/12/2004 |
Q: WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT CONGESTIVE HEART DISEASE IS. WHAT ARE THE SYMTOMS AND WHEN YOU ...
A: Connie, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), also just called 'Heart Failure', is a condition in which ...
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| Stress Test by Injection | 10/6/2004 |
Q: I have mitral valve prolapse which causes worrisome skipped beats and also I have left bundle branch ...
A: Carolyn, People with a left bundle branch block (LBBB) are more likely to have inaccurate imaging ...
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| cardiac catheterization | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I have had a cardiac catheterization done. I would like to know what these statements mean. ...
A: Alice, Every person who has an angiogram with no complications will have these exact words in their ...
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| HDL cholesterol | 10/2/2004 |
Q: I am a 55 year old woman in good health who has been on the South Beach diet and am at a healthy ...
A: Sue, Personally I would find it a little hard to believe that your total cholesterol is 243 and ...
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| TMR | 9/26/2004 |
Q: I will be brief. I am being considered for Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR). About my last ...
A: Mr. Finley, I personally have no experience with TMR. After a bit of research, I would say the ...
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| prawns and cholesterol | 9/7/2004 |
Q: Are prawns high in cholesterol? If so is the cholesterol concentrated mainly in the head of the ...
A: Jan, Prawns, commonly known as shrimp, are relatively high in cholesterol compared to other meat. ...
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| Stress Echo? | 8/31/2004 |
Q: Can you please tell me how a Stress Echo is performed? I have an appointment at U.C.L.A. tomorrow, ...
A: Mary, A stress echo is pretty straight forward. First, you will have a regular echo (ultrasound) ...
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| Daily Nosebleeds, Flaky Skin from Medications after Heart Attack? | 8/28/2004 |
Q: My brother had a heart attack when he was 45 - about a year ago - they put a stent in. Now he's ...
A: Susan, You can get more info on Slow-Fe here: http://www.drugs.com/PDR/Slow_Fe_Tablets.html ...
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| Daily Nosebleeds, Flaky Skin from Medications after Heart Attack? | 8/28/2004 |
Q: My brother had a heart attack when he was 45 - about a year ago - they put a stent in. Now he's ...
A: Susan, Your brother needs to talk to his doctor about these issues. They are not uncommon problems ...
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| aspirin | 8/28/2004 |
Q: Are there any benefits in taking aspirin daily?
A: Neil, When it comes to heart attack, stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA or "mini-stroke"), ...
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| Cholesterol vs Calcification | 8/16/2004 |
Q: Speaking of Aeortic Stenosis, and spinal stenosis. What is the differenct between Cholestrol and ...
A: Carole, Cholesterol, Calcification, Aortic Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis are all more different than ...
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| heart | 8/7/2004 |
Q: my grandma was told that she has a hard spot on her heart and she not sure what it is and she can ...
A: Bridget, Your grandma needs to ask her doctor for a real medical term for her diagnosis. "Hard ...
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| Arteriosclerosis | 8/7/2004 |
Q: I've read about it and it says the artery never recovers, which was surprising to me. I was just ...
A: Sebastian, Virtually every adult in the Western world has some degree of atherosclerosis. The ...
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| Exercise to lower triglycerides | 7/23/2004 |
Q: I have what appears to be an intractable problem lowering my triglycerides. All of my other ...
A: Barb, To reduce triglycerides effectively, you seem to be doing many good things; exercise, no ...
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| High Cholesterol | 7/7/2004 |
Q: I have high bad cholesterol. What are the best 10 things I can do to reverse this? Thanks.......
A: Richard, This is a pretty broad question. The answer can depend on what your actual LDL number is ...
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| Urgent please | 7/6/2004 |
Q: i have 4 questions please and they are important 1- how do you know that you have irrigular heart ...
A: John, The answer to #1 & #2 is: To know for sure that you are having irregular beats, you would ...
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| help | 7/5/2004 |
Q: how Nicotine can effect the heart? does is it have and relation with palpitation? How does too much ...
A: Peter, Nicotine is a stimulant and increases blood pressure and heart rate. It can cause ...
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| chest pain | 7/5/2004 |
Q: Can you please describe the chest pain caused by heart problem?
A: Carl, "Angina" is the term for the pain or discomfort caused when there is a lack of blood flow to ...
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| heart disease | 7/3/2004 |
Q: My father is 65 years old. His heart makes problems for him. Sometimes he feels as if his heart has ...
A: M. Shamsara, I must remind you that we cannot make diagnoses, prognoses or give medical advice. I ...
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| hi
i have a quick question:... | 6/26/2004 |
Q: i have a quickdoes anger really cause heart disease? and if it does, who is at risk? i mean, what ...
A: Leda, It is believed that stress or anger can contribute to the development of heart disease and ...
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| Heart Palpitation | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I am a 29 years old male. I am in a good healthy condition and I do jogging 3 times a week. 6 months ...
A: dhuwaiyan, When the heart has early or fast beats, and you feel them, this is called ...
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| EkG, holtier monitor | 6/12/2004 |
Q: about a month ago i went out on a 2 day hard drinking binge with my buddies I seen my PCP 3 in the ...
A: Andrew, Sorry, but it is nearly impossible to make any comments with so little information. If you ...
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| Atorvastatin Calcium 20mg | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I have just been prescribed Lipitor 20mg to lower my LDL which is at 6.1, 6 months previous this was ...
A: Elwyn, I can assure you that there is nothing as effective at lowering cholestrol as statins ...
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| EKG | 6/4/2004 |
Q: I recently had a drug reaction & felt like I had been kicked in the chest for about 2 weeks.My ...
A: MJ, An EKG (electrocardiogram) is a "measurement of the electrical activity of the heart". It ...
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| Statin side effects | 6/1/2004 |
Q: Searching thr Internet one can find an amazing number of negative reports on using statins ...
A: Gene, The link you provided went to Dr. Golumb's current study enrollment, but there was not any ...
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| Statin side effects | 5/31/2004 |
Q: Searching thr Internet one can find an amazing number of negative reports on using statins ...
A: Gene, When used in the appropriate doses and on appropriate patients, statins are extremely safe ...
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| Lipitor | 5/23/2004 |
Q: I have been told by some people that once you are on the medicine "lipitor" you can NEVER come off ...
A: Marguerite, There is no reason that you cannot stop a cholesterol lowering medicine like Lipitor or ...
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| Mycocarditis | 5/4/2004 |
Q: My brother was recently diagnosed with viral myocarditis. I am a little concerned with the fact that ...
A: Lillian, This is a bit outside of my expertise. If you (or your brother) have concerns, you could ...
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| chholesterol test accuracy | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I'm just wondering how much error there is in fasting choloseterol tests. Over the past 3 years ...
A: Jen, Depending on the study you read and the dietary changes made, they say diet can change ...
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| cholesterol | 4/29/2004 |
Q: Todd, I'm a 47 year old, very active male. Always had cholesterol readings above 200. Last one was ...
A: sam, First you need to assess your overall risk of heart disease. If you have two major risk ...
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| Angiogram | 4/25/2004 |
Q: I have been told I am to have an angiogram, but nothing about it. Could you explain what it is and ...
A: A coronary angiogram is a procedure to take x-ray pictures of the arteries in your heart. A ...
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| angina | 3/27/2004 |
Q: FROM 20TH APRIL 2003 I HAD BEEN SUFFERED THROUGH THROAT AND JAWS VERY PAINFULLY FOR THIRTY MINUTES ...
A: RAJA FAYYAZ AL HASSAN, You do not ask any specifie question. The only advice I can give you is to ...
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| cholesterol levels | 3/25/2004 |
Q: I am a 55 year old smoker. I recently had my blood tested for cholesterol routinely. The nurse said ...
A: earl, The goal for total cholesterol is to get it below 200. Smokers absolutely should strive for ...
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| Effects of Drinking Alcohol and Stress on the Heart | 3/22/2004 |
Q: My husband is 39 years old, not overweight and has no history of illness. in January he was taken to ...
A: Tami, I do not know of any specific book or article that explains the exact reason stress may cause ...
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| interaction between lipitor and COQ10 | 3/6/2004 |
Q: I have CHF. Recently my EF dropped 8 points on my last echo. This drop coincided with my starting ...
A: Roberta, The evidence that CoQ-10 helps improve ejection fraction in CHF is not totally conclusive. ...
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| My husband had a heart attack... | 2/23/2004 |
Q: My husband had a heart attack in March, 2003. At that time, he had 3 stents implanted in his right ...
A: Mrs. Buck, One of the most frustrating and unfortunate complications of stenting an artery is ...
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| Lipoprotein (a) | 2/20/2004 |
Q: Lipoprotein (a) appears to be an important marker for heart disease. Very little seems of value in ...
A: Regina, Lipoprotein (a), aka "Lp(a)", is thought to be determined by genetics. This would mean ...
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| Stair problem | 2/18/2004 |
Q: Gd morning I'm a 32 yrs old male of 178 cm and abt 92 kgs. It's obvious I'm overweighted but I put ...
A: Akis, If your cardiologist said there was no problem, you and I have to go along with that. If you ...
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| cholesterol & lipids | 2/13/2004 |
Q: I know my body produces its own cholesterol. What foods contribute to this production. I know ...
A: Patricia, Saturated fats (animal fats) and trans-fatty acids (margarine and fried foods) increase ...
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| cardiomyopathy risk factors | 2/11/2004 |
Q: My Husband 29 years old recently dx (12/19/03) with DCM (idiopathic). Initial class IV now Class ...
A: Annie, You should talk with your husbands cardiologist to see if there is any need for your ...
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| Breathlessness after bypass surgery | 2/11/2004 |
Q: My father had a triple heart bypass operation 8 months ago. His recovery has been quite slow. He ...
A: Nick, Shortness of breath (breathlessness) in a person after bypass makes me think of fluid ...
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| cholesterol | 2/6/2004 |
Q: my ldl was 199. i am working at a low/no cholesterol diet before medication. what is a safe amount ...
A: susie, An LDL level of 199 is considered "very high" and that is putting it nicely. If you truly ...
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| Cholesterol | 1/29/2004 |
Q: I recently attended a Health Fair sponsored by a local hospital. height - 5' 4" weight - 120 body ...
A: Elaine, Your BMI and Glucose are "normal". Your Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides are just a tad ...
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| Exhaustion after exercise | 1/17/2004 |
Q: I'm a 49 year old male. For a few years I have been trying to exercise to stay in shape. However, ...
A: Jon, I have no explanation for what may be going on with you. My best guess is that you are ...
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| Oxygen intake or lack of? | 1/14/2004 |
Q: I have a sinus condition that occasionally does not allow me to breath thru my nose, especially when ...
A: Allen, I may have been too simple in my first answer. There is a condition called 'sleep apnea'. ...
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| chles meds vs alternative supplements | 12/31/2003 |
Q: a little history first. 70 yr old..angioplasty twice (9 yrs ago), diabetes being controlled with ...
A: Jim, Policosanol is a waxy substance from sugarcane. It is a patented lipid lowering agent in many ...
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