Submitted by Dr T on February 6, 2015 – 12:32pm in Cardiac Risks Question: My husband is 66 years old, 6”4′, 247, has high blood pressure & gout. Otherwise healthy. just got back his Holter monitor today. We have the test results, but his Doctor appoint is 3 weeks away. He was in sinus rhythm all the time. He had …
Choosing the best procedure
Submitted by Dr T on January 18, 2015 – 4:15pm in Cardiac Risks Question: I proactively requested a stress test, at 66, due to not having had one in 10 years and my sister just had emergency CABG, possibly with genetic factors causing the coronary artery disease. Stress test completed, problem found, angiogram done 2 days ago. Two blockages, 90%-95% …
Pvcs/pacs during exercise
Submitted by Dr T on January 17, 2015 – 11:23am in Cardiac Risks Question: I’m 68 and have been an avid runner for 20 years. I’ve also been a “sufferer” of pvcs/pacs most of my life. I have an annual cardio checkup and all tests have always been normal. My Dr. Has reassured me on the benign nature of these …
The Portland Community Free Clinic
For some time now I have been a volunteer physician at the Portland Community Free Clinic (part of the India Street Public Health Center of Portland, Maine), where low-income residents in the area receive free medical care. When you visit CardiacHealth to get a question answered, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to the Friends of the PCFC. The FPCFC …
Further treatment after a major heart attack
Submitted by Dr T on January 7, 2015 – 9:23am in Cardiac Risks Question: My father is 68 years old and suffered a Major heart attacked in Nov ’14. Only thrombolysis was done at that point and no angiography was done.(It took him 6 hrs to reach the hospital from where the attack occurred).As a results the doctors say that …
Pectus excavatum afib genetics
Submitted by Dr T on December 29, 2014 – 6:25pm Question: I’m 27. I had pectus excavatum that became noticeable at puberty . I had the nuss procedure done at 19 years old and the bar removed at 21 . It went well and I noticed I had better exercise tolerance afterwards. My dad and family members have no history …
Lipitor and Diabetes Risk
Submitted by Dr T on December 24, 2014 – 11:17am in Cardiac Risks Question: I am a 63 year old male who has been on Lipitor 10 mg for 3 months. My cholesterol has dropped from 221 to 153, LDL from 141 to 77, HDL steady at 66. However, my AIC increased from 5.7 to 6.0. I understand Lipitor is …
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Risk of stress testing
Submitted by Dr T on December 14, 2014 – 12:46pm in Cardiac Risks Question: Concerned about Adenosine stress test scheduled for 12/15. FDA warnings are frightening me considering I have cardiac instability, i.e., atril fib, fairly severe shortness of breath, suspected congestive heart failure having retained excess fluid in feet and lower legs for some time, fatigue. I have recently …
Calculate Your BMI
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measurement of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years. BMI can be used to indicate if you are overweight, obese, underweight or normal. A healthy BMI score is between 20 and 25. A score below 20 indicates that you …