1012 Questionnaires using our Cardiac Surgery Risk Assessment Calculator have now been answered. I thought it would be interesting to analyze some of the results and show what they look like. Information like this becomes interesting, once many records from the same source are entered. In my own practice, I created a database in 1985 that I used till retirement …
Cardiac Surgery Risk Analysis
Since its first publication, our cardiac surgery risk calculator has proven very popular, with over 1000 completed questionnaires since August, 2010. Although the validity of the analysis is somewhat questionable, it has nonetheless shown some interesting results and showcases how this type of data can be utilized, especially if coupled with outcome analysis. I have made some assumptions: While …
Pulmonary stenosis
Subvalvular (Right ventricular outflow tract) Valvular Supravalvular (pulmonary truncus) Peripheral (at the bifurcation) Peripheral in the pulmonary artery Isolated PS occurs with a frequency of 9% of all congenital cardiac abnormalities and, combined with other cardiac abnormalities, with a frequency of nearly 21%. All forms lead to an obstruction of blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries. …
I have an abnormal ekg
i am 54 white female who just had a ekg done for a post surgery this friday the dr. said it came back abnormal. i do have a family history of heart disease. i take atenolol 50 mg i have no sypmtons should i be worried. i am now a mess
PACS and PVCS
70 yr male in excellent health, walk3x/wk at about 3 mph/hour ..past 2 years intermittent PAC’s and PVC’s some days nothing, other days from moments to hours of “flutter”. on benazepril 20mg2x/day, Toprol-XL 150 mg/day divided dose and amlodipine 5mg/day Lipitor 10mg/day and metformin 1000mg 2x/day. Nuclear Stress test normal – revealed benign RBBB , echo normal, EKG and Holter …
Feeling my heart beat in chest when eating greasy food
Hi im 22 years old, i weigh around 229 and have a belly. I workout a few days a week. Over the last month or so I could see and feel my heart beat in my chest and its scaring me. DO I have anything to worry about? It seems to happen after I eat greasy or fried foods. The …
Can a cardiac ECHO show coronary artery disease
Q: Hi. Thank you for taking my question. I had a heart ultrasound this past year. I have 3 related questions. 1. Why did the tech also put the thing on my neck? 2. Is mild leaflett thickening to mean my arteries are plugging? 3. Does an ultrasound show if you have CAD?
Fear of coronary artery disease
Q: I am a 67 YO male who ran for 20 years(40 miles/week). I quit running at age 57 and still walk 5 days a week(30-45 min). In March 2010, was having very localized chest pain & was told by my PCP it was not my heart. I went to a cardiologist in May 2010 and had EKG, nuclear stress …
Roasted Spaghetti Squash w/ Chorizo and Black Bean Ragû
Hi everyone, Chef Piet checking back in with another one of my favorite comfort food recipes, Roasted Spaghetti Squash w/ Chorizo and Black Bean Ragû.
I have a low irregular pulse
Q: I have become very concerned about my low (55-65) and highly irregular pulse. Any time that I measure pulse its irregular with STOP or missed beat every 2-4 beats. My blood pressure is normal. I feel OK and a little fatigued maybe. I exercise regularly 5 times a week since 1 year now. i used to be on the …