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In this condition, the normal heartbeat passing from the hearts upper to lower chambers is interrupted. This result in a condition called a “heart block.” When a heart block occurs the heart rate usually slows considerably. This can result in inadequate blood flow to the brain and fainting.Take a look at this animation of your heart’s electrical system for a …
Submitted by Dr T on November 5, 2011 – 8:06am in Cardiac Risks Question: I was operated for ASD closure. Now my mitral valve slowly got damaged, over these 25 years. Now MR is severe ++++ state. I also have AFT,last three years. Now I am 63 years old. Last two years I was put on Cordorone 100 mg and …
Submitted by Dr T on November 4, 2011 – 8:15am in Chest Pain Question: I was diagnosed with MVP as a child and have had no serious issues except for chest pain recently associated with sternal arthritis. I was just recently put on watch for high blood pressure, would my blood pressure readings be effected by my MVP? I am …
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Submitted by Dr T on November 2, 2011 – 8:02am in Chest Pain Question: Dear sir,My father is 74 years old, and experied some chest pain along with pain in left arm and jaw some 20 days back.we got a CT coronory angiography done for him and following results were found:Calcium score: 2370Dominant artery : RCALEFT MAIN ARTERY:Eccentric calcific plaques …
HDL levels below 40 mg/dL result in an increased risk of coronary artery disease, even in people whose total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels are normal. If you would like to estimate your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD), click here. On the other hand, HDL levels greater than 60 mg/dL may actually protect …
Submitted by Dr T on November 1, 2011 – 9:04am in Your heart rhythm Question: Hello, I’m a 40 year old male that walks 4 to 5 miles 3 times a week, I am overweight at 233lbs and 6’0″ tall. I do smoke and know I shouldn’t, but I don’t drink anything other than water and the occasional power-ade. I …
Submitted by Dr T on October 30, 2011 – 10:41am Question: Hi doc! had my cardio and lipid profile just recently. all my LDL and VLDL are at normal level, but my HDL, unfortunately is lower than normal.how do i manage my condition? Coming from a poor family, and living in poor Philippines, i don’t really need another ailment and …
Submitted by Dr T on October 27, 2011 – 2:51pm Question: “I hardly eat anything, but can’t seem to lose weight Yesterday at the gym, I had a chance to speak with a man I have seen shrink in size during the past few years from serious obesity to what looks like half his original weight. I was curious to …
A poor diet is responsible for a number of chronic illnesses such as high cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, resulting in as much as 75% of the cost of medical care in the United States. Several new articles in the NEJM points out the difficulties in how best to achieve a change in the US diet, presently containing large amounts …