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Baby with ASD and VSD
Submitted by Dr T on April 1, 2013 – 3:19pm in Cardiac Risks Question: The report of the baby says “Situs solitus samll muscular vsd with l>r shunt?small secundum asd with l.r shunt[pfo] no evidence of pda, coa, normal valves, good lv/rv function. Sex: Male. As of now baby is suffering from Jaundice and some infection. I am not from science …
Are statin drugs harmful?
Submitted by Dr T on March 29, 2013 – 8:36am in Cardiac Risks Question: I am a 75 year old Indian man living in India. six years ago, my medical check up report showed everything was normal, including my cholesterol. But I had hypertension. My doctor put me on the drug Myonit S.R. 2.6, Modlip EZ 10mg and also a BP …
More chest pains after stenting
Submitted by Dr T on March 24, 2013 – 9:23am Question: I am a 43 year old male who had three heart attacks. One at age 34,35, and 36. I have five total stents due to the cholesterol build up. Six years later, I have angina induced by physical activity and stress. I did a stress test (treadmill) and angina …
Diabetes and spasms
Submitted by Dr T on March 24, 2013 – 9:02am Question: I have been getting severe spasms everywhere,but a lot in my rib area I have been given muscle relaxers, 2.5 mil. valium and pain meds. but its not helping. could this be caused from my arteries? I have had a quad. bypass, and I’m diabetic. this has been going …
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathies are nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes may develop nerve damage throughout their body. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms. Others may have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbness-loss of feeling-in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Nerve problems can occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. …
Risks of Overweight and Obesity
Submitted by Dr T on March 22, 2013 – 10:53am Question: I am 45m female, BMI 33, waist 100cm, sedentary lifestyle. Blood pressure and cholesterol under control with medication. Had a few episodes of extreme shortness of breath, nausea, heaviness in the chest, restlessness that becomes worse if lying down. All episodes happened at rest and one in my sleep. …
Diastolic dysfunction with trace pulmonary insufficiency
Submitted by Dr T on March 20, 2013 – 11:40am Question: Hi; Is left ventricular diastolic dysfunction with trace pulmonary insufficiency beginning stage of heart failure? I am 41 and was just hospitalized for bad chest pain. I also have sob when active. Weakness in arms and legs. I also have moderate sleep apnea. My docs had me on Beta …
Green Tea and Coffee
Drink one or more cups of green tea or coffee per day and you may have a lower risk of Coronary Artery Disease and Stroke, according to a study published online March 14. Yoshihiro Kokubo, MD, PhD, from the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, in Osaka, Japan, and colleagues surveyed 82,369 Japanese without a history of cardiovascular disease and cancer regarding their consumption …
Anti-Oxidants and Free Radicals
Antioxidants are highly promoted by media, some physicians and dietitians, and nutritional industries for a variety of reasons. They are said to help slow the aging process and prevent vision loss, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. Once it was thought that antioxidants were harmless, but researchers are learning that it might be possible to get too much …