Submitted by Dr T on September 5, 2010 – 8:38am in Cardiac Risks Question: my mother has a hole in her heart its the second time is this extremly dangerous dhes obese and has very high blood presure last time the docter closed it and said she was fine should i be worried She needs complete evaluation by a cardiologist. …
Pain in the heart
Submitted by Dr T on September 4, 2010 – 8:25am Question: For 3 months now I’ve been having health issues.It started with mild pain in the middle of the breastbone and when after a few days I had constant palpitations.When to the doctor,had an ECG, the results came back fine.Also had a 24hr heart monitor, the results was fine again. …
Palpitation Questions
Submitted by Dr T on September 3, 2010 – 1:25pm Recently some questions about palpitations were posted. I’ll answer them here since they can occur as a result of Coronary Artery Disease. Palpitation symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath and chest discomfort. Some patients even feel their palpitations inside their head! If you have palpitations you should see your …
Choosing Quality Health Care for your Heart Disease: Your Doctor
Submitted by Dr T on August 29, 2010 – 9:10am “If a doctor refers me to several specialists, how can I decide which will offer me (or my parent) the best care?” Choosing a Doctor You can do a number of things when deciding where to go. All physicians have a track record that includes: Is rated to give quality …
A poor heart leads to rapid aging of your brain
Submitted by Dr T on August 23, 2010 – 2:33pm in Professionals A new study published in CIRCULATION on Aug 2, 2010 has correlated diminished heart function with accelerated brain aging. By comparing MRIs of the heart and brain, the authors found that poor heart function is associated with diminished brain volumes, an indicator of aging, especially in younger patients. …
ARBs
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are drugs most often prescribed for people who experience side effects with ACE inhibitors. They are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Rather than lowering levels of angiotensin II (as ACE inhibitors do), angiotensin II receptor blockers prevent this chemical from having any effects on the heart and blood vessels. The blood …
More about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
More about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Submitted by Dr T on August 4, 2010 – 8:22am </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration: none;font-size: 12px;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>While the buzz in treatment for <a href=”https://www.cardiachealth.org/heart-information/coronary-artery-disease-angina” style=”color: rgb(18, 57, 102);text-decoration: underline;font-size: 12px;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);” target=”_blank”>Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) </a>is all about <a href=”https://www.cardiachealth.org/heart-disease-treatment/treatment-options/percutaneous-coronary-intervention” style=”color: rgb(18, 57, …
CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA)
CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) Submitted by Dr T on May 22, 2010 – 8:20am in Other CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) has become a valuable new tool in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) as reported in a new study (read my comments). CT or CAT scans have been around for a long time but were not capable of providing …
Diet and Exercise
Submitted by Dr T on April 19, 2010 – 11:05am This morning I spoke with an old friend who is doing well after his CABG a year ago.In fact he is doing so well, that he is back to his pre-operative weight of 200 lbs (about 25 lbs too heavy). So what? He feels wells, is busy, physically as active …
Statins
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs may help reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL), increase the good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce triglycerides (a blood fat). There are several classes of drugs that are used to treat cholesterol, including statins. Your doctor may prescribe a combination therapy of drugs for your specific situation. An elevated cholesterol level (hypercholesterolemia) is a major risk factor for coronary heart …