Heart Diseases

2007-07-03 08:23:18 · 7 answers · asked by usaknight77 1

The reason for this question is that I've switched from Quest to LabCorp for bloodtests. Quest measures Lp(a) [lipoprotein (a) ] in nmol/L while LabCorp measures it in mg/dL. Since I don't know how to convert from one to the other, I don't know how to compare my results. Any help on this is appreciated.

2007-07-03 07:40:14 · 3 answers · asked by Paul S 2

Lately, I have been having these episodes where my pulse gets much faster. It does not usually get above a hundered but for me eighty is about normal. It seems to happen a lot at night but also happens during the day. It usually only lasts for a few minutes. I didn't think anything of it at first but now it continues to happen. Does anyone think this could be arrhythmia or something else?

2007-07-03 03:08:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

It says taking Naproxen can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use an NSAID.

My doctor gave me this to take and im only 17.Will it be bad it i take it every month for my menstrual cramps.The stomach bleeding part worries me because i plan on using this for a long time or shouldn't i?

2007-07-03 03:00:38 · 8 answers · asked by Angela G 1

2007-07-02 19:42:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok here it goes. I was drinking coke zero and like 3 sec later i got like a pin like pain like on my heart but it dosent hurt, its like you can just feel it. Now its been like 2 hrs and i think its gone now. plz tell me is that good.

2007-07-02 14:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by get_crunk4ever 1

2007-07-02 09:18:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

All this talk.


WHERE is the actual randomized clinical trial proving LDL causes CHD????


Don't give me the CRAP about statins

Researchers have already admitted.

"THERE IS NO EVIDENCE LDL REDUCTION EXPLAINS ANY MORTALITY REDUCTION OBSERVED IN STATIN THERAPY"

Hulten E et el. Effect of Early and Intensive Statin Therapy On Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials;Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006 166: 1814 - 1821

http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162

Statins have MANY MANY effects other than mere cholesterol lowering and statins it has been shown statins work VIA

ANTI INFLAMMATION
ANTI SPASM
ANTI CLOTTING
ANTI OXIDANT
IMPROVING NITIRC OXIDE LEVELS IN ARTERIES
ARTERY DILATION

Statins have been effective REGARDLESS OF DEGREE OF LDL LOWERING IF ANY AT ALL.



WHERE I ask is the evidence that LDL causes CHD????


All this idea is is a MYTH

So far NO ONE HAS SHOWN IT - IT DOES NOT EXIST

2007-07-02 08:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 07:30:45 · 6 answers · asked by John M 1

2007-07-02 03:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by Ian R 1

Does the personality change after heart transplant??

2007-07-02 01:01:08 · 6 answers · asked by P I N T Y 1

2007-07-01 22:05:58 · 6 answers · asked by car 1

what are the limitations of an ecg, can they show signs for the majority of heart conditions? I have been experiencing rapid heart rates at random times with intermittent chest pain on occasions. I have a slight tightness in my chest too. I had an episode when i was walking through town where i felt light headed and my lips went blue apparently, my heart started to race, it calmed down after 2 minutes or so. I went to the hospital where i was given an ecg and told i was ok and to go home. I have spoken to my doctor about this before but am always met with reluctance to refer me on for other tests, they just say its anxiety, but they never give me any answers. My ECG's are all fine but i am not convinced.

2007-07-01 22:00:02 · 10 answers · asked by Mark E 1

I have a problem... i breathed in the air from a balloon pump so should i be worried? sensible answers please and sorry for the mistake

2007-07-01 19:27:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 43 year-old male who enjoys and has for several years lifting weights as a hobby and looking good. Just recently i was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Do i have to stop lifting weights now that i'm being treated for this condition?

2007-07-01 16:07:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-01 15:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by shortstuff2 1

I'm 27 and started getting some skipped heartbeats last year during my pregnancy with my 1st son. I saw a cardiologist who did an EKG, holter monitor, and Echocardiogram. He says not to worry that skipped beats are common and nothing more than a nuisance. He says everything else is normal.

I'm really trying to believe him but I don't understand how after 26 years of normal heartbeats I'd all of a sudden get "skipped beats". I also don't understand how its normal and not a sign of somehting worse.

I have 2 boys under 2 yrs. old and worry all the time about not being around for them and that the skipped beats are a sign of something horrible but the dr. has missed something because I"m young.

I'm open to the possibility of me just being neurotic and a worrier...but really, can someone explain how "skipped beats" are normal?

2007-07-01 08:59:02 · 2 answers · asked by lmfitzz 2

How a person go into cardiac arrest and what is the reason of it .Is it possible that any one gets life after cardiac arrest?

2007-07-01 07:03:28 · 20 answers · asked by mahfuzurrehman 2

2007-07-01 05:27:47 · 4 answers · asked by Alice C 1

2007-07-01 00:34:13 · 4 answers · asked by Tessa Jillian A 1

everytime I eat a meal I get a painfull feeling in my chest sometimes where my hear is and sometimes opposite of it.

And a few minutes ago I got a random stabbing feeling on/in my heart.

I am going to go see a doctor but is it serious enough to go right away or does anyone know what it is.

It has been going on for two weeks.

2007-07-01 00:30:42 · 6 answers · asked by fred 3

2007-07-01 00:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by Tessa Jillian A 1

I had a heart montor due to a prolapsed valve that seems to have cleared on its own. But in the 24 hour period the dr. mentioned that it was "irregular" for 30% of the time and suggested something about my Thyroid needing to be checked out. What does the Thyroid have to do with the heart?

2007-06-30 18:17:47 · 4 answers · asked by *sweet sugar* 2

2007-06-30 17:47:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Statins work REGARDLESS of resultant LDL level.


Statins work via

ANTI INFLAMMATORY

ANTI SPASM

ANTI CLOTTING

ANTI OXIDANT

ARTERY DILATING

IMPROVING NITIRC OXIDE LEVELS


and has NOTHING

TO DO with cholesterol reduction

RESEARCHERS IN OCT 2006 ADMITTED 'THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT EVIDENCE LDL REDUCTION EXPLAINS THESE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS"

http://www.lowcarbmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162


ARE YOU AWARE OF THIS?

2007-06-30 15:12:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been working out the past month. I dont do olympic style weight lifting, but do like to mix heavy weight with my workouts. Pro bodybuilder Kris Dim suffered aorta tear this past month and kind of worried me a little. Im 25 years old,I dont use illegal steroids, or have any medical history of heart problems.

2007-06-30 13:45:52 · 4 answers · asked by JR 2

OTHER THAN A HEART ATTACK...what kinds of things could cause left sided chest discomfort? Like around the breast, and in the rib area, and a burning in the shoulder blade?

Please, do NOT say Heart attack...I asked OTHER THAN A HEART ATTACK...what other things could cause this.

It has been going on for around 2 months now, give or take a week. I have been to the doctor and am currently waiting test results, that I should be getting Monday, so I am looking for ideas now of what could be going on.

I am 26 year old female. QUit smoking around 2 months and 3 weeks ago. Having chest soreness, and discomfort, along with some panic attacks. Occassional shortness of breath, but it isn't bad. Never lasts longer than a minute or two. Doesn't happen often. The chest soreness is there almost all the time. Activity does not increase it, infact, often times, activity helps it.

Any suggestions would be appriciated!

Thanks.

Please don't say go to dr. ALready went.

2007-06-30 06:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by Tammy 4

help wanted if a 23 yr old gal has a Blood pressure as low as 68/96....wats should she do to make it normal.What are the remedies.Please help? Occasionally she gets dizzy and weak?
What r the scentific remedies and natural ones.What will be thelong term effects of low blood pressure.Please tell me the long term effects of low blood pressure.This is the third time i am posting and i still dont have any answers.

2007-06-30 06:07:57 · 3 answers · asked by Deep eyes 3

I recently overheard my doctor and he stated that he heard a fourth heatbeat upon examaning me, does anyone know what that means.....he has told me however that everything is fine, and i do not need have any concerns

2007-06-30 05:29:39 · 4 answers · asked by lisa ? 1

2007-06-30 01:39:11 · 2 answers · asked by unique_italiano 1