Heart Diseases

My Father has High BP and his mom had a triple bypass, and high bp and other stuff. How might this affect my chances of getting heart disease and what are other contributing factors? (besides smoking and birthcontrol pills, I don't do either of those). How important is weight for instance?

2007-09-25 10:46:08 · 2 answers · asked by weluvJesus 2

My husband (45 y/o) had an EKG today and told he had an enlarged heart. He is going to have a CT but he is overweight. Does anyone know or have exp with this or have it and is overweight and what were you told? What is there to be expected with the enlarged heart? Will he be ok?

2007-09-25 08:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by steracrudy 4

Hi, I am 33 and my pulse rate varies from 95 to 102. Is there any problem if it is this high ? What could be the cause of this ?

2007-09-25 06:04:58 · 10 answers · asked by msrv2005 1

I had some disturbing news from my doctor. My total cholesterol level was 233. (HDL = 73, LDL = 141) Triglycerides 116. Glucose 80.

I was told by my doctor to eat foods low in saturated fats, but I already eat in a very healthy way. I am only 25, 5'2", and 105 lbs! I also exercise 3 times per week.

Should I be concerned now, or just have it tested in 6 mo and go from there? The reason I am concerned is that I don't see what lifestyle changes I could possibly make. Thanks!

2007-09-25 04:38:16 · 3 answers · asked by chicabonita 4

I've just been diagnosed that my heart's right and left ventricles are thick as it works extra harder than usual, causing irregular blood pressure readings.

Have you ever been diagnosed similarly/know someone who faces the same situation before? How do you/they deal with it and how is it getting along?

Doc says that if its not treated... I'll be left with only a 'few good years' to live...

I'm only about to turn 24... and I understand that diseases don't discriminate.

The possible cause for this condition was probably an inhereditary symptom and for a fact that I was also an active athlete (until I had to stop completely due to stress and unbearable 'challenge' I face when competing, but still able to cope with own exercise, which I think is 'enough').

2007-09-25 03:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been told for the last 6 months that mine is high but I don't really know what the numbers mean... I've been told to take it 3 to 4 times a week. I just took and it's the highest it's ever been... 158/106 and Pulse is 103... I don't know what these numbers mean!!! Please help me out!!! I have an automatic blood pressure machine!!! Am I hurtin' or what????? I don't know what to look for??? please help!!!!!!!

2007-09-24 22:55:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is under the Circulatory System..

2007-09-24 18:16:54 · 2 answers · asked by vino 1

and vice versa?

2007-09-24 16:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by toodd 4

this is when you form a blood clog in the brain and it errupts suddenly causeing death and are there any warning signs

2007-09-24 10:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by jeannette s 1

2007-09-24 08:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by wild rose 1

2007-09-24 07:33:35 · 9 answers · asked by the_wayward1 4

I am only 27 and I have high bp. My doc just put me on bp meds and I got a blood test today. I want to know what foods are good and what foods are bad for bp?

I know sodium is not good and will raise bp.

THANKS!

2007-09-24 06:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by Pssssh Whatever 4

They told him that his heart rate was low, it is 50. Is this dangerously low?

2007-09-24 05:43:38 · 11 answers · asked by mo 5

I wanted life insurance but five months later the life insurance company are stalling and i am still waiting on decision. The reason is that i have left axis deviation on ecg. The life insurance company sent me to private dr whose surgery was in back room of chemist. He repeated ecg and said it was abnormal. Ten years ago i saw cardiologist at top hospital who said it was just difference between blue and brown eyes. I am getting worried as implications if i am refused insurance for future house purchases etc?? also could it now be abnormal? Do i need to get second opinion from own gp?

Can i appeal a decision by life insurance company?

2007-09-24 05:12:59 · 3 answers · asked by sunnyday 1

im suppose to take 50mg twice a day so thats every 12 hours..i dont wake up early often..so i was wondering if it would hurt me and would it be ok for me to take the night dosage a little earlier like an hour or 2?..would that be ok..also if that is what would be the earliest i can take it could i even do it 3? hours before

2007-09-24 04:04:15 · 4 answers · asked by iamloco724 1

A 38 years old male is brought to Emergency Department(ED). The patient's was found living near the sloop of an apartment building. The paramedics were unable to obtain only history from the patient en route because the patient has an Altered mental status.

On arrival the patients VS are on oral temperature of 35.4C, Blood pressure of 88/40, heart rate of 38 beats per minute. Result of his cardiac examination are significant for marked bradycardia. A lung examination reveal rhonchi in the right lower lung field. The patients is cold and his blood glucose level is 104mg/dL.

2007-09-24 03:03:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 44, am having pain and poor circulation in my legs, Low blood pressure 80/58 for several months, I am a smoker, and have a family history of heart disease. I also have an irregular heart beat and have had severe headaches, blurred vision, and shortness of breath at times.

2007-09-24 00:54:23 · 2 answers · asked by Frankie 1

2007-09-23 22:52:44 · 5 answers · asked by amandaaleggett@btinternet.com 2

i know i am not having a panic attack and this just happened suddenly. i am attempting to take the deepest breaths possible but i still feel like i cant breath. ive been feeling this for a couple of hrs and i dont know what is going on. should i go to a hospital? help!

2007-09-23 18:21:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 13:36:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A heart disease mainly affects in the childhood. it affects through bacterial infection in tonstrils which properly not cared later affect the mitral valves. It mixes the good blood and bad blood due to the non working of valve. That means as per the required speed, the valve will not close or open. It can detect through stethescopic hearing even. The hearbeat speed varies.

2007-09-23 06:19:17 · 10 answers · asked by Rose 1

It started weeks after I had my baby. All of a sudden I would almost have a heart attack just because there's a loud noise or some bad news.
It's been 2 years now and my symptoms seem to even worsen. My cardio says I'm fine. They checked my adrenal function and thyroid, too. All is "good".
I also suffer from anxiety.

2007-09-23 03:43:49 · 8 answers · asked by Pie 3

Hi,
I was just wondering,
any experts out there have advice.
I have some problems with a fast heart rate 160bpm, at times.
I take take beta blockers when needed.
Had all kinds of tests with a cardio electro physiologist. blood,heart,ekg,heart moniter etc.
The only thing they found was low thyroid.
I am sleepy alot ,and gained some weight.
This happened after my third child was born(heart rate problem)
So I am scared to take synthyroid for my hypothyroidism.
What other choice it there?

2007-09-23 03:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by lisak 1

I am a 20yr old female. I have a fast heart rate all of the time. My cardiologist who im seeing now trys a different pill every time i go see him. I have symptoms that go along with the fast heart rate such as: passing out, palpitations, chest pain, and lightheadedness. Out of about 3 different ones, nothing has helped and the symptoms persist and some have even gotten worse such as the chest pain and palpatations. Has anyone else had this problem or knows of someone who had this problem? Im just frustrated becuase nothing seems to be working

2007-09-22 16:51:17 · 11 answers · asked by aussygirl87 1

Hey, I got my blood pressure taken and it was 126/70. I'm an 18 year old female. Is that good, average, too high or too low? I got a severe history of heart problems and high blood pressure in my family, so I just want to keep a check on it. Thanks.

2007-09-22 14:55:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 16 years old. Sometimes I have a strong heart beat .it scares me. it's one beat who is unlike the other beats n it's really strong , it comes suddenly and I think that it may be a heart attack .That beat comes when I'm stressed and I get it even when I'm normal.I have that sometimes once in 1 month and I went to the doctor and he said that my heart is fine .is anyone having the same problem as me ?can anyone tell me what that strong n strange beat mean?

2007-09-22 14:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by Dejla 3

Does age and weight (I am 53..5ft 8'' and weigh 9st 4lb)make a difference to how low it can go before you would need medication? its always been low... I have been told at my age I should be on medication.last blood pressure count 90/67

2007-09-22 13:26:50 · 9 answers · asked by ǝuoʎʞɔɐʍ 7

Just wondering what the symptoms of high blood pressure are?

2007-09-22 12:37:31 · 14 answers · asked by JOHN F 2

i have this heart problem, dont know what is called yet (going to see the doctor soon) but its basically faulty wiring. most likely i will either a) have to get surgery to fix the wiring or b) take meds. which should i do?

2007-09-22 12:36:07 · 7 answers · asked by Q 2

Question:

Say a person has, say 5% Heart Disease. O-kay?

Once a person gets that 5% damaged heart disease......there no way ever to get Rid of that 5% heart damaging, right?

I mean, I'm saying, once anyone gets 5% - 10% of their Heart damaged by Gum disease.....there no way to make that person's Heart 100% healthy again, right?

His or her Heart will always stay only 90% or 95% in good health. No retrograting back to 100%, right??

2007-09-22 11:59:28 · 13 answers · asked by SteverZ 3