Heart Diseases

i have found out that I have a heart aneurysm. I am trying to decide between non-invasive surgery and open heart surgery. I am 27 so I (hopefully!!!) have a long time ahead of me. I dont want to be in and out of surgery. does anyone know the chances of having to repeat surgery with the non-invasive methods, coil and stent and the risks of open heart surgery on someone my age. i think there is obviously less risk for me than for a 60 year old man.

2007-04-03 01:33:51 · 5 answers · asked by sleepyme 1

2007-04-02 23:16:46 · 6 answers · asked by neestrevencion 1

my sister had two operation in yong age ;one year old and in eight y.old now she is 34 she did this two surgery abroad in france and finatiely paid by gvt because my father was in military [now hes is retiered ] the probleme is now she start to have very bad complication ; dotors said that her operation is very complicated and risky and finely they decided to wait up heart trasplant start to do in owner contry ;now i have to manichean that my sister is north african where she lives now
please do you now any organisation or departements who can. help my sister to do it her in UK for free and i m sorry for my bad english thanks

2007-04-02 20:34:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my bp is always around 120/80 and my relaxed pulse is anywhere from 98 (was the lowest i'd seen) and 115 (was the highest i'd seen) i also have chest pains and when the pains come i get dizzy and a shortness of breath. what could be the cause of this?

(im a female, 27 and 5'2 and 125lbs)

2007-04-02 12:30:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My uncle had 269/130 when he got admitted to hospital without any major complication. Thank God he went to ER by himself and got this treated in time.

2007-04-02 08:50:40 · 5 answers · asked by Janu 2

2007-04-02 08:38:17 · 2 answers · asked by raiderchicklett 1

hi there, my family friends father just passed away and me and my mum were talking and basically she told me that

im highly at risk from heart problems because:

1. my dad's dad has heart problems...but hes alive today and takes aspirin every day

2. my mum's dad had heart problems because he smoked + never visited the doctor


despite me being on 15(male), im worried about the high risk of heart disease because of the two people in my family that already have it...how much at risk am i really ?
or am i worrying too much...

and also could any of you give me advice on what i should do( diet wise/exercise or whatever) to lower my chance of having heart problems when im older


thank you so much in advance

2007-04-02 08:16:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father is 80 years old. He has diabetes, and kidney problems (his kidney function is only around 25%). About a year and a half ago, he had an angiogram done, which indicated 2 blockages (one in the front and one in the back of the heart). At the time, an angioplasty wasn't possible, and the recommendation was to use medication, and if the condition gets worse by-pass surgery should be considered.

He's now experiencing more shortness of breath in walking, and his left arm feels a little numb. The cardiologist suggests an angiogram be done now, with the warning that the kidney function may worsen, and he might even require dialysis for life. His nephrologist said that there are procedures that can protect the kidney for the angiogram, and recommended he go ahead with the angiogram.

Any comments on what he should consider would be very much appreciated.

2007-04-02 05:23:02 · 9 answers · asked by Austyl 1

can someone tell me what this is. i was told a few years ago when i went to pittsburgh to participate in a drug study (legal drugs oversought by the clinic, drug manufacturer and the fda). this study's physical required an ekg (electrocardiogram), they ma who was performing the procedure couldnt get the pads to stick on my body at first but eventually got them on. after the test was done she didnt know what the results were and had to see the clinics doctor about it. when she came back she told me that the doctor said i had the above condition. i was dismissed from the study and told if i wanted to do another one it would have to be one without an ekg.

i am not taking drugs for this condition, even though i should be. heart conditions are hereditary in my family.

what could cause this?

i know that not everybodys heart rates and conductions are the same.

2007-04-02 05:17:41 · 0 answers · asked by jamz 5

2007-04-02 00:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by RAMI 1

I checked mine yesterday at the local pharmacy on their machine it was low 107/55 one time then 105/64

2007-04-02 00:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by polly a 1

2007-04-02 00:00:03 · 6 answers · asked by Span 2

Hello friends everywhere,

My mom has hypertension for 10years, and consume high blood pressure medication, although still quite high sometimes 170/100. During checkup, last year dr found arythmia on her heart. And few months back dr found thyroid nodule, but has been better after medication.

Now she will visit me in Singapore, which dr. specialist should she see first? Cardiolog? Internist? Any recommendation & reasons?

Thanks & regards.

2007-04-01 21:04:42 · 9 answers · asked by IS 1

If the Dr says my pacemaker battery needs to be changed. (which I understand means I need a new pacemaker) and I say no way, what will happen to me?

2007-04-01 10:16:35 · 6 answers · asked by butterfly 1

My mother is suffering from alternating slow and fast heart beats .The doctors diagnosis was sick sinus syndrome .Surgery was performed and she was fitted with a pace maker to regulate her heartbeat and medicines as well .Since then she never recovered fully and recently she was laid up in bed for ten days in pain and completely fatigued . We are from Assam. Does anyone know a good heart surgeon or heart hospital in India ? Please recommend .if there are doctors online can you please suggest what further action should be taken ?

2007-04-01 07:23:22 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED... I realize that being seated at my desk for 3-4 hours isn't good but at my age is this normal? 35 and otherwise healthy. Not on any medications and my diet is very sodium restrictive and high in fiber. I admit that I don't drink much water perhaps 3 glasses of fluid a day. Could that be it? or is renal insufficiency possible at this age? I don't drink alcohol - perhaps a glass of wine or two bi-monthly. I do smoke about 1/2 pack of cigarettes a day... could that be causing vascular deterioration at this age? I have smoked since I was 20 so my pack history is 7.5 years. I've started to do ankle circles but so far no real notable change... HELP? Any professional advice is appreciated....

2007-04-01 06:59:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My legs and ankle is swollen. dr said it's caused from my varicose veins. I noticed by my ankle. there is a big bulge. I was wondering if it was a blood clot. It's not painful or red or warm to the touch

2007-04-01 03:49:13 · 4 answers · asked by birdlady 1

why is my heart skipping?

2007-03-31 12:39:46 · 4 answers · asked by Paul Z 2

she is sleeping now but are all these syptoms connected to heart disease and should i call for an ambulance.she also complained of being light headed

2007-03-31 11:44:36 · 18 answers · asked by peter m 1

i have recntley undergone a heart op for blocked arteries the doctor told me that i have a heart disease which i shall have for the rest of my life . there is a possiblity that i will have to have furter ops including a heart bypass.can i claim a disabilty and mobility allowance if so any help on filling in my forms.

2007-03-31 01:33:23 · 10 answers · asked by peter m 1

2007-03-30 21:10:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you please tell me if her sickness is serious? if she takes metoprolol, which is a beta receptor blocker used to treat several diseases of the cardiovascular system, is it deadly? Will she get well by taking it? what are the chances of recovery and what are the chances of death?? Please dont give me any links. Im really worried.

2007-03-30 02:11:37 · 9 answers · asked by Remnants Of Yesterday 2

i really really want to lose weight how!

2007-03-29 12:37:37 · 14 answers · asked by mack 2

I'm 16 years old. and sometimes I have a strong heart beat ( it scares me and I think that it's may be a heart attack) especially when I'm thinking and when I'm stresses and sometimes 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 .can anyone tell me what are these strong beats?

2007-03-29 10:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by Dejla 3

2007-03-29 01:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by brandy 1

2007-03-28 16:21:12 · 12 answers · asked by mamaac43 3

my fiance's mother used to have a weak heart and she does have hypertension (high blood pressure) most of the time. i want to know how to take care of someone who has hypertension. im afraid that hypertension is known to be a silent killer, and anytime it could attack you. what food should she eat to avoid hypertension? what foods not to eat? is there any exercise? she tends to get hypertension when she gets tired and a hot climate becoz right now is summer here in the philippines.

the medicine are kinda expensive and so the continuous check ups. we just want to avoid the disease becoz we dont want anything bad to happen to my fiance's mother and we are considering the budget too for our wedding.

2007-03-28 15:30:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is that if its true? Because I have a resting heart rate at 105. Its been like that for years, it dosn't bother me, and im healthy and get a EKG once a year.

2007-03-28 15:23:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father has a cholesterol level of 811, he is 41 years old. What is the best way for him to lower his cholesterol?

2007-03-28 14:32:33 · 7 answers · asked by 2Bold2Btold 2

my father has a cholesterol level of 811!!!

the doctors say its deadly! i love him dearly more than life itself!!!

please list ways of lowering cholestrol which ever way you know how!!

thank you so vey much!

2007-03-28 14:00:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous