Hi there, this is Chef Piet! Here is a new idea I am playing around with. It is called, “Brunch in a Basket”. This is a food kit with everything you need for an awesome brunch, meant to be given as a gift, but also could be commercialized. I made this one few times, “Braised Kale, with poached egg, …
When are overweight and obesity dangerous?
Q: 35 YO male; I have been diagnosed with PACs and occasional PVC; I have had nuclear stress test (07), echo (08) and of course EKG (sept), all normal. I am 5’10” 260 lbs, over weight with mildly high BP; I am trying to exercise and when I do I experience an increase in the premature beats, and this is …
A cure for heart disease
Q: Is there a solution for heart disease? If so,what is it?is there a solution for heart disease? If so,what is it?
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with side effects
Hello: I am a 61 year old male in generally good health except for idiopathic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.I am being treated with daily Monocor and 325 mg ASA. I was diagnosed in 1984,and I get about 1-2 attacks a month.Most times it auto-converts to sinus rhythm in about 12 to 36 hours. On those occasions when it doesn’t resolve on …
Angelina
Hello everyone, this is Angelina. I just wanted to say hi and touch base with you all. I’m currently taking classes for my PhD and am right in the middle of finals week. I am looking forward to writing for you soon and guiding you in the area of nutrition. Take care! Angelina M., MS, RD, LDN http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/
Improper and unnecessary procedures
It has been a while since I have written about improper and unnecessary stenting. Articles in response to a US Senate Finance Committee statement earlier this week have re-activated my concerns about both these activities and the growing industry efforts to influence medical care. The case involves a Maryland hospital, a local cardiologist and a stent manufacturing firm. Other cases …
Women and Heart disease facts
Q: I am a woman and still in my forties. Can I be at risk for heart disease?
What are the Top U.S. Hospitals for Heart Care
Q: If I decide to have an operation for my aortic valve problems what are the top hospitals for this type of surgery in the US? A: Your recovery depends on the type of surgery that most likely involves dividing your breast bone (sternum) to get to your heart. After the surgery, what needs healing is your sternum, about six …
How dangerous is it to have Cancer of the esophagus
This weekend I learned that in January one of my patients, Bill G, had passed away. When I first saw him in 1983, he was referred to me as a last ditch treatment effort of what was thought to be an incurable disease: Carcinoma of the esophagus. At the time, very few surgeons in Northern New England were involved with …
My Aortic valve is leaking badly
Q: Three years ago I was diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation due to a Bisucspid Aortic Valve. I am now 31 years old with a blood pressure stats around 145/50. I’ve always been extremely active playing basketball and lifting weights regularly. Before diagnosis I felt great and had no idea anything was wrong with me. However, since being diagnosed I …