Submitted by Dr T on July 8, 2011 – 9:20am in Other Question: I am wondering what’s the best way to lower Blood pressure. I had a normal blood pressure checked before and I am afraid to get hypertension. Are there any foods I should eat rather than medications? Thank you. I am wondering what’s the best way to lower …
About A fib and V tach, PVCs and PACs, tachycardia and arrhythmia
Submitted by Dr T on July 8, 2011 – 8:56am in Your heart rhythm Question: Why are A-fib and V-Tach classified under tachycardia arrhythmia while PVC’s and PAC’s are not under the same category? A PVC/PAC occurs occasionally, leaving your basic heart rate unchanged. With A fib and V tach your basic heart rate usually changes. The significance of any …
Are patients getting the right cardiac care in the US?
Submitted by Dr T on July 7, 2011 – 7:52am in Professionals Between 20-60% of patients with stable coronary disease may be getting unnecessary coronary stent procedures: The latest issue of JAMA the use of more than 500,000 PCIs in over 1,000 U.S. hospitals between July 2009 and September 2010. Of these, almost 150,000 patients were classified as non-acute; 71% …
Marfan syndrome follow-up question
Submitted by Dr T on July 6, 2011 – 8:30am in Cardiac Risks Question: Thank you very much for giving a real response. I am diagnosed with marfan syndrome. and I am also on Beta blockers. I have had my aorta measured a few times and it was around 4.6 cm. I read in your article that people often get …
Safe Heart rates in Marfan Syndrome
Submitted by Dr T on July 5, 2011 – 1:59pm in Other Question: Can you tell me what is a safe heart rate for someone with Marfan syndrome during exercise? I have seen 100 bpm suggested, but that is quickly reached even while walking. I seem to be able to do very little exercise at all beforehitting this limit. Where …
Do thickened heart valves need treatment?
Submitted by Dr T on July 5, 2011 – 9:25am in Cardiac Risks Question: 76 yrs. no meds. walk on treadmill 1/2 hr.every other day. 5 years ago diagnosed with lbbb no problem, this year 2 thickening valves and I assume that means leaking. What causes it besides age and how can I slow progession of it, no symptoms. Can …
My risk for a stroke
Submitted by Dr T on July 4, 2011 – 10:11pm in Cardiac Risks Question: I am a 48 Y/O female I had my first CVA in 2003 at the age of 40, I was treated for a PFO and had it closed. Since then I have had 2 other CVA’s where I recieved TPA and when the CT was done …
The risk of flying with a stent
Submitted by Dr T on July 3, 2011 – 9:51am in Cardiac Risks Question: My 88 year old mother recently had a stent installed. She gets frequent bloody noses, is a heavy drinker. Should she fly alone after her surgery? There is no risk of stent failure because of flying.You can read more about these things here:https://www.cardiachealth.org/heart-information/coronary-artery-diseasehttps://www.cardiachealth.org/risks-benefits/cardiovascular-riskhttps://www.cardiachealth.org/risks-benefits/pci-rabHope this helps,Dr Thttps://www.cardiachealth.org/ …
What is the best treatment for extensive coronary artery disease?
Submitted by Dr T on July 2, 2011 – 8:27am Question: Hi doctor, My dad has just undergone angiogram procedure and found out that he is having 3 blocks in his heart. According to 2 dr who i get oppinion based on d angiogram it is said that he shud get a bypass surgery. Im just wondering is there any …
Can seizures cause heart failure?
Submitted by Dr T on July 2, 2011 – 7:59am in Other Question: My husband has had seizures for thirty years and suddenly died of a heart failure Aug.9, 2010, could his seizures had weakened his heart throughout the years? It is unlikely your husband’s seizures had much to do with his heart unless there were rhythm problems demonstrated during …