Submitted by Dr T on February 8, 2014 – 9:24am in Cardiac Risks Question: I had a scan and dr ssid my number was 6000. I’m 75 female with no symptoms. Doc now wants me to have stress test. What are possibility there is a problem and is stress test next best option. What about echocardiogram? Father and his mother …
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Ask Doctor T. Blog Ask A Question Three vessel coronary artery disease Question Three vessels disease with 100 % RCA AND CX 90%,LCA95% WHAT SHOULD DO WITH PAITENT AGE 65 yr Plz give advise Read Dr T’s Answer Stent and Failed Removal Question Prior to extensive surgery a stent was placed as a precaution to prevent clotting. My surgery in …
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Ask Doctor T. Blog Ask A Question Three vessel coronary artery disease Question Three vessels disease with 100 % RCA AND CX 90%,LCA95% WHAT SHOULD DO WITH PAITENT AGE 65 yr Plz give advise Read Dr T’s Answer Stent and Failed Removal Question Prior to extensive surgery a stent was placed as a precaution to prevent clotting. My surgery in …
Transient Ischemic Attack
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA, or mini stroke) causes symptoms similar to a stroke, but with a TIA, the symptoms go completely within 24 hours (with a stroke, the symptoms are usually more permanent). Causes The most common cause is a tiny blood clot in a blood vessel in the brain. In most cases, a TIA is caused by a …
Coronary artery disease treatment prediction models
A new study in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery that predicts patient mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery can help determine the best treatment strategy for individual patients. As quoted in News Medical: “One problem with cardiovascular care today is that PCI and CABG are viewed as competitive procedures,” said Joseph F. Sabik …
Bothersome Palpitations
Submitted by Dr T on January 22, 2014 – 5:57pm in Cardiac Risks Question: Hi! I have been struggling with PVCs for years now. Had every test under the sun..multiple holters and echoes, mri anf stress test. What confuses me is that they change so much in their appearance. I can get them like crazy at rest…sometimes not. However my main concern …
Refeeding Syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on January 12, 2014 – 2:00pm Question: I’m 18,5’7,and have been anorexic/bulimic for 2 1/2 years now. 3 weeks ago, I was 131 lbs but then I relapsed and started eating 0-400 calories and now I am at 116 lbs. I HAVE to be in the 130’s in three weeks for my doctors’ appointments. How much …
Abnormal Everything Heart
Submitted by Dr T on January 9, 2014 – 11:17am in Cardiac Risks Question: I have had 3 stents. 2000 95% RCA, 2002 LCA and in 2003 circumflex.Has been on Altace (until reaction to it).Been taking Diovan 320, Lipitor 80, dilitiazem 120 x2 daily, toprol 50 twice a day, My average BP was 140/90 pulse 80ish.I have always had abnoraml …
New Cardiac Risks Calculator
This algorithm was published late 2013 by The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. It includes a Cardiac Risk Algorithm for adult patients w/o known Cardiovascular disease between 40-79 years old that includes assessments of 10-year and lifetime cardiac risks. Current guidelines for the treatment of cholesterol to reduce cardiovascular risk recommend that the following four groups …
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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. This calculator provides BMI and the corresponding BMI weight status category for adults, 20 years old and older. A Healthy Weight Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and …