A new study found that found that statin therapy – statins of all types – is associated with an 50% increased risk for diabetes. Doctors often prescribe statins for patients with high cholesterol to reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. Various medications that include statins can lower your blood cholesterol levels.For patients with high or abnormal cholesterol …
Circulation problems in my arm
Submitted by Dr T on January 11, 2012 – 12:49pm in Other Question: HI. I dont know you are the right person but here it is in Winter season my hands got cold specialy right hand.I dont know whats the matter . i live in pakistan and i know if go to doctor he,ll just give me some medicine without …
Pvc during/after exercise
Submitted by Dr T on January 9, 2012 – 7:40am in Your heart rhythm Question: last month I was doing some exercise on the elleptical. I was about 30 minutes in to my routine, sweating and breathing at a high rate…when I quit my exercise routine, Suddenly I felt my heart was skipping, it felt like it was skipping/ missing …
Best Diets Overall
U.S. News & World Report ranks the DASH diet as #1 DASH was developed to fight high blood pressure, not as an all-purpose diet. US News panel of experts gave it high marks for its nutritional completeness, safety, ability to prevent or control diabetes, and role in supporting heart health. Pros & Cons • Heart healthy• Nutritionally sound• Lots of …
heart valve bulky
Submitted by Dr T on January 3, 2012 – 9:28am in Cardiac Risks Question: Dear Sir,I am 25 year old. I have a problem that my anterior mitral leaflet is elongated,bulky,redundant & mild prolapse. I have trivial mitral regurgitation also.have i a major problem.plz tell me that when i shall in 55 year old then valve will be prolapse compare …
Ventricular tachycardia (VT)
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a rapid heartbeat that starts in the ventricles of your heart, with a pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute and at least three irregular heartbeats in a row. Causes The condition can develop as an early or late complication of a heart attack. It may also occur in patients with: …
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or only gasps. The most common cause is a cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation (VF) after a heart attack, but there are many other reasons. Before you start CPR it is important to make sure this is not caused by a respiratory arrest, for …
heart dephibulator
Submitted by Dr T on January 2, 2012 – 9:45am in Your heart rhythm Question: What is the most times a dephibulator has gone off in a patient?My Dad’s went off 83 time according to the technican at the hospital. With a sign of heart attack. Hi Jason,I don’t know. An cardiac defibrillator (ICD) usually needs replacement every 4-8 years, …
Cardiac Cath and stenting follow up
Submitted by Dr T on January 1, 2012 – 11:03am in Cardiac Risks Question: Dear Dr. T,I cannot thank you enough for all the information you have provided to me. I have made copies of everything. I just wanted to let you that I believe they saw these irregular rhythms with the holter monitor . I am wondering is it …
Does NSVT necessitate a Cardiac Cath?
Submitted by Dr T on December 31, 2011 – 11:34am in Your heart rhythm Question: Hi,My husband has been having some dizziness when he stands from a squatting position and only then. He had an endoscopy done not to long ago and his pulse rate was low and in the 40’s. As his wife and a healthcare person I thought …