Submitted by Dr T on June 3, 2011 – 11:11am in Your heart rhythm Question: my nephew is 16 and plays football and basket ball for our School. He went with me the other day and did a voluntary EKG just for personal reasons. He was instantly taken off of both the football and basketball teams and is not allowed …
A positive Tilt Table Test
Submitted by Dr T on June 1, 2011 – 7:09am in Your heart rhythm Question: My tilt test report is positive for cardioinhibitory response of neurocardiogenic syncope. What is this report? Please explain me what can I do. A positive Tilt table test s is often done to detect Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).POTS is a disorder that can easily …
The risk of Niacin therapy and niacin in the news
Submitted by Dr T on May 30, 2011 – 9:49am Question: I experienced an MI in 1999 and have been fine since then. I take 20mg of simvastatin and 1500mg of plain niacin. The niacin has brought my HDL and triglycerides to desirable levels. It has also lowered my LDL more than the statin alone. Now comes the study which …
Murmurs and risk of heart disease
Submitted by Dr T on May 30, 2011 – 8:49am in Cardiac Risks Question: Six years ago went to a new doctor. She said that everything was normal but Ihad a murmur. I nevet had a doctor tell me I had a murmur and I was shocked. I returned to the docter several years later and she said I no …
Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysms
Submitted by Dr T on May 30, 2011 – 8:40am Question: I am a very small (4″10″, 90lb.) 54-year old female born with a bicuspid aortic valve. I’ve had two heart surgeries – one was a commissurotomy when I was 19 and the last was a aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair back in 1999. (I chose a mechanical). …
Heart pain
Submitted by Dr T on May 26, 2011 – 4:10pm in Cardiac Risks Question: I have some-more pain in my left hand few days ago.that time i feel uncomfort in my chest little bit pain on one point time to time.i feel very tired in these three days ( one point where i feel pain there are suddenly make a …
Heart palpitations and loss of energy
Submitted by Dr T on May 24, 2011 – 3:18pm in Your heart rhythm Question: My husband is 56 years old. He is on high blood pressure tablets and his cholesterol is 6. About every 3 weeks, he can suddenly develop rapid heartbeats, for no apparent reason. This can last for about a day, then it slowly comes back to …
Ectopic beats and a fast heartbeat sensation
Submitted by Dr T on May 24, 2011 – 3:01pm I have a history of anxiety and at present, I am being treated for an overactive thyroid. During that time, I was suffering from ectopic beats and in some instances, palpitations. At present, my thyroid is under control and my anxiety is at bay. I am a 48 year old …
Should everybody use a statin to prevent heart disease and stroke?
Submitted by Dr T on May 18, 2011 – 11:21am Question: I have heard that older men and women should take statins to prevent heart disease, even if their cholesterol is normal. Please advice, thanks. Doctors often prescribe statins for patients with high cholesterol to reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. Most people taking statins will take …
A poor heart function and congestive heart failure
Submitted by Dr T on May 17, 2011 – 7:54am in Cardiac Risks Question: My husband is 62 and has Congestive Heart Failure. He recently had an echocardiogram which showed his heart at 25%. We were told that this was serious and that he should see his cardiologist ASAP. We have an appointment tomorrow, but I would like to know …