Submitted by Dr T on July 19, 2013 – 10:49am Question: I went to a cardiologist for symptoms that included heart fluttering and rapid heart beats that would make my neck muscles contract and make me a bit dizzy. I am 43 and in good health. My blood pressure is normal to low and I am 5’1 and way 125 …
Statins may do more harm than good for older people
The side effects of Australia’s most commonly prescribed drugs that lower your cholesterol may outweigh the benefits in older people, a new clinical review has found. More than 40% of Australians over 65 take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, which include atorvastatin (marketed as Lipitor), simvastatin (marketed as Zocor) and rosuvastatin (marketed as Crestor). Common side effects from statins include abdominal pain, …
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No evidence Nordic diet prevents heart disease
“Roll out the reindeer and berries for Nordic health fix,” The Daily Telegraph tells us, reporting that a Scandinavian diet can lower cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease. Meanwhile, the Mail Online website tells us to “forget the Mediterranean diet” in favour of Nordic foods. There is a wide range of evidence that the Mediterranean diet, with plenty of …
Chest pain and recently diagnosed with high blood pressure
Submitted by Dr T on July 8, 2013 – 11:49am Question: First off I want to thank you for taking the time to read and email me back. In March I went to doctor to schedule to have my tubes tied but my doctor said she would operate until I started on Blood pressure medicine because at been going up …
ECG checkup
Submitted by Dr T on July 4, 2013 – 8:50am Question: I got my ECG checkup done and the doctor tells me there’s something wrong with the ECG .. he keeps on asking if I smoke or what, and I cannot say yes as he’s a family doctor and I don’t want anyone from the family know this. Hi Awals! …
Improving your heart health
Submitted by Dr T on July 1, 2013 – 3:27pm Question: Hello. I am looking for some advice to improve my heart health.Several months ago I was afraid I was having serious cardiac issues but after several medical tests it became clear my symptoms were due to a developed anxiety disorder. However, this has still made me want to take …
Another Patient with Recurrent Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on July 1, 2013 – 2:32pm Question: Dr. T – our son had an ablation for WPW at age 15. He is now 30 and had a recurrence. He is very disappointed it came back, because we were told 95% chance it would not. He is on Cartia, and does not plan to agree to another …
Fatigue, dizziness and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on June 30, 2013 – 11:38am Question: I have been diagnosed with WPW. I have been taking Atnenol for well over 6 years. My Cardiologist took me off it and up me on Cardizem. for q bout 45 days. The side effects were horrible (severe hot flashes, memory loss, confusion, weakness, loss of co orrrdination). I …
Resting heart rate of 114 in 28 yr old female
Submitted by Dr T on June 23, 2013 – 11:03am Question: I’m really hoping you can give me some advice on whether I should see my doctor about this. I’m 28, female, and a student nurse, almost qualified. I have no health conditions that I know of, although I do smoke and my diet could be better. I sometimes feel …