Submitted by Dr T on February 11, 2012 – 10:39am in Chest Pain Question: Hello, over a month ago I’ve started having times of significant discomfort with my digestion. They usually occur later in the day and I had several ‘attacks’ like that during the last month. The ‘attack’ starts with me feeling extremely tired and faint all this usually …
What is an arrhythmia?
Submitted by Dr T on February 9, 2012 – 11:25am in Your heart rhythm Question: I have this irregular heart beat. How do I know whether it is an arrhythmia?Thanks a lot,Sandra Hi Sandra, Arrhythmias are disorders of your heart’s electrical system, causing a change in the regular beat of your heart. The heart may beat too quickly (tachycardia), or …
CHF
Submitted by Dr T on February 8, 2012 – 11:58am in Cardiac Risks Question: Is congestive heart disease progressive My ejection fractiion was 25-30 and the last test was 60-65 Can things get worse again Hi Karl,It all depends on what is causing your CHF. If it due to permanent heart damage, treatments can prevent/slow down further changes for the …
Long QT and Thymoma
Submitted by Dr T on February 5, 2012 – 6:46pm in Your heart rhythm Question: I am about to get a thymectomy due to suspected thymoma.Recently, the attacks of chest pressure/pain, rapid heart beat and sudden dizziness/nausea worsened and during the last one I was in patient and my right arm suddenly became very heavy, The ER doc was called. …
Calcium scoring
Submitted by Dr T on February 5, 2012 – 8:06am Question: What is your opinion on cardiac calcium scoring? Due to my father haveing had heart disease in his early 50’s ( although he is the only person in extended family to have it), I had this proceedure done at a local hsopital known for it’s outstanding cardiac care due …
My Legs feel heavy and tired after walking and exercise
Submitted by Dr T on February 4, 2012 – 12:42pm Question: I RECENTLY HAD A CT SCAN AND IT READ THAT THERE IS SOME CALIFICATION IN THE AORTAILIAC BIFURCATION. IS THAT SOMETHING THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FURTHER OR IS IT NORMAL FOR SOMEONE AGE 51? MY LEGS DO FEEL HEAVY AND TIRED AFTER WALKING OR DOING ANY EXERCISE. THANK …
Heart rate to fast?
Submitted by Dr T on February 2, 2012 – 2:23pm in Your heart rhythm Question: Hi dr. tks for service. I am almost 36fem with 3 children. i try to walk at least 30mins a day but most days i do more. Today i went for a quick power walk in the afternoon.my pulse when i started was 100 and …
Diet soft drinks expose you to increased risks of stroke, heart attack, and vascular death
ScienceDaily, 02/01/2012 A new study finds a potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and the risk of vascular events. Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death. In the current climate of escalating obesity rates, artificially sweetened soft …
Sudden high blood pressure
Submitted by Dr T on February 1, 2012 – 11:16am Question: I am 58 year old female, and stand 5’3″ and weigh 105 lbs. I am in good physical health and take no medicines for anything. I have a healthy diet and use very little salt. Do not smoke.A year ago I went for a complete annual exam and my …
blood thinners
Submitted by Dr T on January 31, 2012 – 10:44am in Cardiac Risks Question: i am 78 years old and had a 24 hour atrial fibrillatton.my pulse deopped to 50 doctor put me on 150mg of pradaxa.i have diabetes and mild kidney impairment.am concerned about bleeding from pradaxa,because there is no drug to stop bleeding.is warafin safer?whap happens if you …