Heart Diseases

2007-05-06 15:48:06 · 6 answers · asked by Tim G 1

2007-05-06 02:51:14 · 6 answers · asked by mark a 1

Three weeks ago I asked questions about the reasons for one and what to expect. Some responses were helpful but I really didn't get all the answers I was looking for. Do you know the differences in what a Nuclear stress test are getting that make it more advantageous than an echocardiogram?

I was also told how bad the test was. In my opinion, the test itself really was not a big deal. There was slight discomfort in inserting the needle, but I felt nothing from the injection itself. It took about three and a quarter hour from start to finish, but before they can take the initial pictures you have time to grap a bite to eat.
The beginning of Apheresis is probablymore uncomfortable than this injection, but I would still encourage people do Apheresis to help others rather than shy away from a slight discomfort. The same with this test. IF a doctor has a good reason (I still am not sure what my doctor's was) don't panic..it is a relatively easy test.

2007-05-06 02:13:19 · 1 answers · asked by guppy137 4

2007-05-05 22:18:59 · 2 answers · asked by aiyah_alba 1

I found out that my resting heart rate is kind of high. I am stopping smoking and would like to know what else besides that and exercising that I can do to lower my resting heart rate.

2007-05-05 20:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous 3

2007-05-05 04:28:32 · 13 answers · asked by John P 2

the pain was started 4 years ago in body joints very small swelling, after few days it dispears and started again after three or four months later. i have gastric problems to and i am taking Ocid-20 mg cap in a week, i am also facing problem in walking too. can not walk about 200 meters with 5 kg weight caused weakness. blood sample has also checked for TSH nagative, RF nagative, HB 12.6, ESR 14 ECG normal then what ?
any body suggest me the treatment of such problem.

2007-05-05 03:51:35 · 2 answers · asked by banshiwalak 1

Just had blood work due to lightheadedness, was told increase in anxiety issues (attacks), also have mitral valve prolapse, blood pressure 100/60. Noticed that the doctor said blood work was perfectly fine, but didn't think to check thyroid, diabetes, HepABC, HIV or even urine sample to see if that causes the feelings of lightheadedness or blackouts. Just wondering if that's because there were nothing wrong with the white blood cells and red blood cells. Only happens when I sit too long or stand too long or in crowds sometimes. My husband seems to think it's my MVP, leaking valve causing low blood flow. Please help!

2007-05-05 03:40:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

he`s a 4 years old boy who looks healthy,plays alot, moves around every where and sweats alot but he only sweats on his head.

2007-05-05 03:25:24 · 1 answers · asked by cute cherry 1

6 years ago I was diagnosed with having had a heart attack and an expanded heart. I have since stopped all of my bad habits but still have chest pain and sweats with confusion and nausea that last for 5 to 15 minutes then go away. I had that happen again 2 days ago and now my chest pain won't go completely away and I keep getting sick to my stomach and breaking out in sweats. Whats going on, I am average weight and 53 years old.

2007-05-05 03:02:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 23:11:00 · 9 answers · asked by gorgeous_tine23ph 1

is it has a side effect? what?

2007-05-04 22:38:22 · 2 answers · asked by mar cus 1

MI at age 45 since then , I have vasospastic angina ,3 stents and a host of medications, my case has been discussed at conferences with no new additional information that helps.Vasospasms are so severe at times I have to go to Er to receive IV nitro for relief. Would greatly appreciate anyone who has heard of this diagnosis and may have input as to what they know. Already had second opinions as well. They tell me end result is nothing can be changed,bypass surgery is not an option as new vessel with spasm hence same problem. Thank you for any information you can provide.

2007-05-04 22:13:59 · 4 answers · asked by star 3

She is a hypertensive, 52yrs of age, she is on a combination of amlodipine and atenolol for 15 years. These days she gets fatigued in doing tasks which priorly she could do like making meals , some little cleaning job etc. She has never been in a gud health. She would not go to a doctor despite my persistent requests. Please give me some idea of what it cud be?

2007-05-04 21:31:31 · 6 answers · asked by panache 2

My 79 year old grandmother went to the hospital with pneomonia and was dead within a week. First she was given an antibiotic for the pnemonia which thickened her blood. She was then given coumadin and lovenox to thin her blood. When it got way too thin and they discovered blood pooling in her abdomen, they gave her vitamin k...but it was too late I guess. She stopped breathing and her heart stopped. She was ressusitated and keep on life support for almost 2 days before she passed. (Her ressusitation took between 20-25 minutes, so she was presummed to be brain dead). Is all of this sound normal or was a MAJOR mistake made at the hospital?

She had quadruple bipass surgery years ago and had an artifical heart valve.

2007-05-04 15:46:14 · 5 answers · asked by RKJ 2

My total cholesteral is 100. I am female, don't smoke, exercise regularly, eat healthy, and I am not overweight.

2007-05-04 15:17:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going in on May 10th to have my second V02 max stress test done. My last one was February of 2006 when I was 13. Recently, though, I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. Do you think I should take my inhaler with me? I will have to breathe through the mouthpiece almost the entire time, which is basically the point, so that's why I'm wondering what you all think.

I actually don't know where my inhaler is at the moment, so I'm wondering if I should try to find to...

2007-05-04 12:11:16 · 3 answers · asked by caileywailey 2

My father had a triple bypass in his 50s (I am 49). Over the years my diet could have been healthier. Is there a test I can ask my doctor to arrange that would check if my heart is becoming blocked?

2007-05-04 11:38:49 · 11 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5

My grandmother got a pacemaker about 2 weeks ago. The surgery went just fine. However, now, there is a lump where the incision is...around the size of a golf ball. Is this a normal part of recovery or should we be alarmed. None of us know much about pacemakers and don't really know what to make of it. She's still in the hospital regaining strenghth and no one there seems to be concerned...

2007-05-04 06:53:30 · 6 answers · asked by psugorillagirl 2

A paradox implies all observations are inline except for one.

NUMEROUS observations have shown many many cultures to eat a diet rich in saturate dfat and have very very low rates of CHD

such as The Maasai ,Dinkas ,Samburu ,Tokeluans ,Inuits, French



Dispellign the red wine MYTH created by proponents of the Lipid Theory instead of admiting they are INCORRECT.

France does NOT have a monopoly on red wine consumption Italy and Spain drink as much and do NOT have the low rates France does.


The Lipid Hypothesis is FALSE

2007-05-04 06:04:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-04 03:58:30 · 2 answers · asked by paul t 1

2007-05-04 03:35:31 · 6 answers · asked by ZONA 1

I really hard a hard time breathing when I'm sleeping in my back. But when I'm in my side view, everything seems fine. Do I have a disease?

2007-05-04 02:59:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 52 years old, 20 lbs over weight, and have a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease.

2007-05-04 02:19:38 · 8 answers · asked by phyllis k 1

Has anyboby child had this heart condition. My baby has it and i was just wondering if anyones child has gone through operation or how has the child been.

2007-05-03 23:14:58 · 6 answers · asked by elainef84 2

I am 22 yrs old, with cardiomyopathy (ejection fraction of 35-40 right now), i have an AICD, and have had 2 ablations, i take tambocor, lisinopril, amiodarone, aldactone, cardizem, and toprol XL...but i keep having these bad epoisodes of SVT, chest pain, lightheaded, hr of 180-200...always have to go into ER and get iv adenosine, usually admitted overnight....ive seen 3 different cardiologists, and 4 EP dr's, and all anyone wants to do is another ablation, which i dont want, cuz neither has been successful anyways, i was just wondering if anyone knew of anything else...different meds that have worked, trials, anything, im desperate! thanks!

2007-05-03 22:48:52 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica 3

2007-05-03 21:44:19 · 9 answers · asked by Denise B 2

im 21, having some sharp pain behind my left shoulder

2007-05-03 15:52:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to find someone who works as a heart surgeon please help leave youre e-mail so we can stay in contact thanks in advance

2007-05-03 09:02:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

How often should I get my mvp checked by my Doctor? I have had a chest x-ray and echo doppler, do I need a stress test? I rarely have symptoms, although I am on inderal 25mg. I only have problems with high humidity and stress? Maybe if I indulge on Fast food or if I have too many beers I may have some palps, but on an everyday basis I am fine. I also work a physical job 40 hours a week.

2007-05-03 08:51:12 · 2 answers · asked by joe r 2