Q: Hi, I have recently started gaining more pec muscle, but its like I cant feel my heart beat except for right below my pec. Is this normal? The doc said it sounded fine but he didnt feel it, if it sounds fine then does that mean that its beating normally. Is it normal for the heart to beat harder …
Those PVCs cannot have anything to do with coronary artery disease
Q: Are you telling me that PACs and PVCs are heart failure? I had a stress echo of my heart in April 2007, and an echo done September 2008 and was told everything was excellent; I had the stress test where I was injected with radio isotopes; my BMI is roughy 28% (using calipers and BMI measurements) as I am …
What do my cardiac ECHO results mean?
Q: Can you tell me in layman term the findings of my 2D echo result showed as follows: Concentric left ventricular hypertrophy with segmental wall hypokinesia Adequate overall systolic function Doppler evidence of decreased left ventricular compliance Mildly dilated left atrium Compared to the study done last January 2010, the current 2d echo now showed segmental wall hypokinesia. the reset …
Brunch in a Basket
Hi there, this is Chef Piet! Here is a new idea I am playing around with. It is called, “Brunch in a Basket”. This is a food kit with everything you need for an awesome brunch, meant to be given as a gift, but also could be commercialized. I made this one few times, “Braised Kale, with poached egg, …
When are overweight and obesity dangerous?
Q: 35 YO male; I have been diagnosed with PACs and occasional PVC; I have had nuclear stress test (07), echo (08) and of course EKG (sept), all normal. I am 5’10” 260 lbs, over weight with mildly high BP; I am trying to exercise and when I do I experience an increase in the premature beats, and this is …
A cure for heart disease
Q: Is there a solution for heart disease? If so,what is it?is there a solution for heart disease? If so,what is it?
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with side effects
Hello: I am a 61 year old male in generally good health except for idiopathic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.I am being treated with daily Monocor and 325 mg ASA. I was diagnosed in 1984,and I get about 1-2 attacks a month.Most times it auto-converts to sinus rhythm in about 12 to 36 hours. On those occasions when it doesn’t resolve on …
Angelina
Hello everyone, this is Angelina. I just wanted to say hi and touch base with you all. I’m currently taking classes for my PhD and am right in the middle of finals week. I am looking forward to writing for you soon and guiding you in the area of nutrition. Take care! Angelina M., MS, RD, LDN http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/
Improper and unnecessary procedures
It has been a while since I have written about improper and unnecessary stenting. Articles in response to a US Senate Finance Committee statement earlier this week have re-activated my concerns about both these activities and the growing industry efforts to influence medical care. The case involves a Maryland hospital, a local cardiologist and a stent manufacturing firm. Other cases …
Do I need the supplement CoQ10 if I use a statin
Q: If my doctor prescribes a statin for me, do I need to take the supplement, CoQ10 also?