Submitted by Dr T on January 14, 2011 – 4:34pm Question: I have become very concerned about my low (55-65) and highly irregular pulse. Any time that I measure pulse its irregular with STOP or missed beat every 2-4 beats. My blood pressure is normal. I feel OK and a little fatigued maybe. I exercise regularly 5 times a week …
My doctor told me I have multifocal VT but not to worry
Submitted by Dr T on January 13, 2011 – 7:29pm in Your heart rhythm Question: In the setting of a healthy structured heart, what would cause a run of multifocal VT? I was told today by my doctor that it is nothing to worry about, but I would like to research the things that can cause it so I can …
Rigatoni with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken Sausage and wilted spinach
Submitted by Dr T on January 13, 2011 – 6:21pm Hi everyone, Chef Piet here, Today’s recipe is for a delicious, hearty meal that you can make in under 30 minutes, Whole Grain Rigatoni with Chard Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken Sausage and Wilted Spinach. It is a perfect heart-healthy dish for all the snowy winter nights we’re having up here …
I have a High BP and pulse rate
Submitted by Dr T on January 13, 2011 – 3:55pm in Cardiac Risks Question: I have been leading a stressful life.I m 28 year old man.few months back..i had high BP of 150/100.Tuk some medication..but cudnt carry on.my condition has deteriorated a bit more.now i have longer bouts of breathlessness..discomfort in chest n left hand.headache.have high pulse rate of around …
Heart disease in Firefighters
Submitted by Dr T on January 13, 2011 – 3:02pm in Other Question: Are firefighters at a special risk for heart disease? Yesterday I asked an old friend of mine, the retired Deputy Chief of the Portland, ME Fire department, to comment on the article about heart disease in Firefighters. I was curious to hear his opinion, in particular in …
Stress and chest pains in a 35 yo man
Submitted by Dr T on January 13, 2011 – 11:08am in Chest Pain Question: This weekend I had had stressful discussion and felt some pain in my mid chest very mild, BP 131/92 HR 86; I then had another stressful event at home, argument with wife yesterday and this morning and felt minor chest twinge in center of chest with …
Tachycardia and heart disease in a firefighter
Submitted by Dr T on January 11, 2011 – 5:56pm Question: I am a 26 year old male, with PSVT. Without medication (COREG, and VERAPAMIL) this is a pretty recurring condition for me. With medication, I may go an entire month without an episode, but never much more than that. I am a Firefighter / EMT, and as such, this …
Weight gain with Ivabradine for my fast heart rate
Submitted by Dr T on January 10, 2011 – 7:55pm in Your heart rhythm Question: My resting pulse is 110 to 120 and my exercise pulse has been known to go up to 220 to 230 I am now on ivabrine to slow Things down but am finding I am gaining weight! What worse Not taking heart medication but get …
Is Left atrial enlargement and a Right Bundle Branch Block Dangerous?
Submitted by Dr T on January 10, 2011 – 4:02pm Question: Hi. I am a 37 female, went to the ER an I got a EKG done can u please tell me if this is anything to worry??? Sinus rhythym with short PRLeft atrial enlargementRightward axisRight bundle blockabnormal EKG. Why did you go to the ER? Enlargement of the left …
Should I use CoQ10 with my statins?
Submitted by Dr T on January 9, 2011 – 4:22pm Question: Can you render an opinion on whether CoQ10 has much value, with regard to heart and cardiology? Also, if you think it does have value, is there a dosage you can recommend? Statins may reduce Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, CQ10), an anti-oxidant that is available in the United States as …