Submitted by Dr T on September 19, 2011 – 3:59pm in Other Question: What are the side/adverse effects of the pills to reduce cholesterol levels? While a major tool in the treatment of abnormal cholesterol levels in your blood, there are side effects that can be very bothersome. Doctors often prescribe statins for patients with high cholesterol to reduce their …
Statin side effects
Simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), cerivastatin (Baycol) and lovastatin (Mevacor) are all statins. Statins reduce cholesterol, and some of them have been shown to reduce the progression of heart attacks, strokes and death. Treatment usually is continued indefinitely. If Statin therapy is stopped, cholesterol levels will return to pretreatment levels. Side effects Statins may cause muscle and leg cramps, …
Heart Healthy Meatballs with Fresh Ricotta and Tomato Primavera Sauce
Heart Healthy Meatballs with Fresh Ricotta and Tomato Primavera Sauce Hi everyone, Here is a great recipe to put some of the late summer vegetables harvested from your garden to use. I also want to introduce a great pasta alternative, called Shirataki Noodles. These low-carb Japanese noodles can satisfy any of your pasta cravings. Shirataki Noodles are made from yams …
Early Repolarization
Submitted by Dr T on September 17, 2011 – 2:17pm in Your heart rhythm Question: Hello Dr. T,1- Is Early Repolarization consider a normal / benign finding in an ECG?2- Does Early Repolarization come in all ECGs and sometime they come and other they noI have asked my doctor about Early Repolarization and he told me not to worry they …
A very high Calcium Score
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Target heart rate and RBBB
Submitted by Dr T on September 16, 2011 – 6:39pm Question: I am a 67 year old woman who exercises a moderate amount. I am not overweight, have no health problems, and take no prescription drugs.Recently I noticed my very high heart rate (158-161) even with low exercise demands. I am not short of breath or profusely sweating or anywhere …
Severe mitral valve leakage
Submitted by Dr T on September 16, 2011 – 3:29pm Question: Sir, i am so much worried about my sister, me and my family is worried, sir please see the report which is attached, Sir my sister is 35 years old , she is married with two little sons , we live in Pakistan, She has heart disease, her heart …
Many patients with coronary artery disease are not treated optimally
Posted on September 16, 2011 – 2:56pm As we have reported repeatedly in previews of the SYNTAX trial, the rate of CABG surgeries declined by approximately one-third and that of PCI procedures fell by 4% between 2001 and 2008, according to another study published in JAMA in May, 2011. There was a “substantial” statistically significant 38% decrease in the annual …
Stroke Causes
The major treatable risk factors for cerebrovascular atherosclerotic disease and stroke (CVA) are similar to those for CAD. Hypertension Diabetes Smoking Dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol levels) The risk is particularly increased in patients with two or more of these risk factors.Control of risk factors for CAD also reduces the risk of stroke. Hypertension The risk of both stroke and coronary disease …
Stroke Symptoms
STROKE SYMPTOMS Common stroke symptoms seen in both men and women: Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause Women may …