Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2015
Rigatoni with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken Sausage and Wilted Spinach Recipe Serves 4 Non-Fat Cooking Spray 1 T olive oil 1 T aged balsamic vinegar 1 t fresh thyme 1 t fresh oregano chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes 8 oz spicy chicken sausages – 2 to 3 fully cooked (Try Al Fresco chicken sausages) 4 cups fresh spinach 1/2 …
Is it safe to fly with mitral valve prolapse or MVP? Why or why not? Submitted by Dr T on October 31, 2010 – 12:49pm in Cardiac Risks Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) can cause chest pain or palpitations and may contribute to panic sensations, especially in someone with a fear of flying. However, other than that there is no reason …
Do Beta Blocker drugs help treat angina? How do they prevent angina? Submitted by Dr T on October 31, 2010 – 10:26am in Other Beta Blockers are drugs that slow the heart rate, decrease cardiac output, lessen the force with which the heart muscle contracts and reduce blood vessel contraction. This lessens the work load for your heart, which means …
Submitted by Dr T on October 31, 2010 – 10:06am in Nutrition Foods such as nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables and oils contain beneficial compounds that include plant sterols, soluble fiber and monounsaturated fats. When these foods are used in a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet, they can lower your cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, no …
Submitted by Dr T on October 30, 2010 – 8:28am Question: I have a question about my father — a 74 year old man in relatively good health. He’s fairly active – but has asthma and is about 20 pounds overweight. His breathing has been declining rapidly and the PA at his asthma doctor’s office put him on Prednisone and …
Submitted by Dr T on October 30, 2010 – 7:34am Question: My dad just had 5 stents put in his left main artery and left anterior descending coronary artery. He is 58. He had his first heart attack at 44 years of age. He is now 58. He has had several mild heart attacks over the years and stent procedures …
I have read that carbs & sugar can turn into fat is that true? Submitted by Dr T on October 29, 2010 – 8:43pm Yes. Some of the carbs you eat are use immediately to produce energy now, some will be stored in your liver as an energy source for later and some of it will be converted to fat. …
Submitted by Dr T on October 29, 2010 – 8:40pm The short answer is yes. Here is the explanation: “Bad” Cholesterol Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These …
What is mild aortic stenosis? What activities should I avoid? Submitted by Dr T on October 29, 2010 – 4:40pm in Cardiac Risks Patients with mild Aortic stenosis should be examined every 2-3 years (including a cardiac ECHO). Unless there is a change in exercise tolerance and/or increased shortness of breath, palpitations or angina, there is no reason for you …
Submitted by Dr T on October 29, 2010 – 4:01pm Many people take vitamins and supplements to boost their heart health. Here are some of the supplements that may benefit your heart include : Fish oil Plant sterols Niacin Fiber (psyllium) Red yeast rice Green tea extract B-Complex vitamins (B6, B12, folic acid) Coenzyme Q10 Policosanol Diets & Supplements for Heart …