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Hi: The basics/general info for the masses - What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean To...

Posted by CardiostarUSA1

Hi:

The basics/general info for the masses -

What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean

To determine how your cholesterol levels affect your risk of heart disease, your doctor will also take into account other risk factors such as age, family history, smoking and high blood pressure.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=183

Cholesterol/lipid levels vary/fluctuate throughout the day

American Heart Association - Live and Learn

How To Get Your Cholesterol Tested

If you aren't fasting when the blood sample is drawn, only the values for total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol will be usable. That's because the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol level and triglycerides can be affected by what you've recently consumed.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=541

Heart-Healthy Foods

Avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. Limit servings to five to seven ounces a day. Trim visible fat. Limit egg yolks. Substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. Use less salt and fat. Season with herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter

Good to know, for the primary and secondary prevention of heart attack and brain attack (stroke)

Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel or emerging) for atherosclerosis (typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries, which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation), diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes second and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity"), high blood pressure (hypertension), high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, LOW HDL (less than 40 mg/dL, an HDL level of 60/65 mg/dL or more is considered protective against coronary artery disease), high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).

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Good doctor-patient/patient-doctor communication and understanding is so very important, essential at ALL times.

Best of luck down the road of life.

Take care,

CardioStar*

WebMD member (since 8/99)

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Be well-informed

WebMD

Heart Disease TYPES

Men and Women

Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men

Heart Disease SYMPTOMS

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms

Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease

Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention...

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect you heart and......

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120

LEARN ABOUT the Heart

WebMD

The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart

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Quote!

Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

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It's your future......be there.

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Hi: "The doctor took an EKG/...said that the my heart walls are thick." First of all, a routine...

Posted by CardiostarUSA1

Hi:

"The doctor took an EKG/...said that the my heart walls are thick."

First of all, a routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG) offers limited diagnostics, and results such as that can be easily confirmed or ruled out with an echocardiogram.

Heart wall thickening is referred to as hypertrophy. We often hear about it ocurring in left ventricle (LV). The normal thickness range of the LV is from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, measured at the very end of diastole (the heart's resting/relaxation phase). If more than 1.1 cm thick, a diagnosis of LVH can be made.

Health Central

Cardiac Enlargement: A Patient Guide

There are two types of cardiac enlargement: Hypertrophy and dilation....

With the exception of exercise-induced enlargement, all forms of cardiac enlargement are abnormal and associated with further...

http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/patient-guide-44614-6.html

"This is the first time my cholesterol is high. What should I do?"

Work closely with your doctor(s) to keep ALL known modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (actually begins very early in life, even as early as in the pre-teen/teenage years) in-check.

Best of luck down the road of life.

Take care,

CardioStar*

WebMD member (since 8/99)

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Be well-informed

WebMD

Heart Disease TYPES

Men/Women

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men

SYMPTOMS

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms

Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease

Definition. Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Prevention...

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect......

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120

LEARN ABOUT the Heart

WebMD

The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart

WebMD Health/The Cleveland Clinic

How the Healthy Heart Works

Arteries, Chambers, Valves

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/healthy-heart-works

Your-Doctor

How the Heart Pumps

Animated Tutorial

http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html

Heart-Healthy Foods

Avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Choose skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat cheeses. Eat more fish and poultry. Limit servings to five to seven ounces a day. Trim visible fat. Limit egg yolks. Substitute two egg whites for one whole egg or use an egg-substitute. Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, breads and cereals. Use less salt and fat. Season with herbs and spices rather than with sauces, gravies and butter

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Good to know, for the primary/secondary prevention of heart attack/brain attack

Epidemiologic studies have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel, or emerging) for atherosclerosis (typically affects carotid, coronary, peripheral arteries), which includes age, gender, genetics, diabetes, smoking (includes 2nd/3rd hand), inactivity, obesity, hypertension, high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, LOW HDL (less than 40 mg/dL, an HDL level of 60/65 mg/dL or more is considered protective against coronary artery disease), high homocysteine (now iffy), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).

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Quote!

Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

.

It's your future......be there.

.

WebMD/WebMD Health Exchanges DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatments.

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Reply: SOB/chest discomfort

Hi: Sometimes, a condition can be misinterpreted, overlooked or completely missed with this or that...

Posted by CardiostarUSA1

Hi:

Sometimes, a condition can be misinterpreted, overlooked or completely missed with this or that type of diagnostic test.

In general-only here, chest/thoracic area symptoms (discomfort, pressure, pain or tightness), stationary or radiating elsewhere, with or without accompanying symptoms, has various causes, cardiac and non-cardiac, which includes, but is not limited to, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and psychological/psychogenic.

Also, of the various types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at any age, symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic) or even be silent.

Best of luck with the upcoming stress test, and down the road of life. Live long and prosper.

Take care,

CardioStar*

WebMD member (since 8/99)

-

-

Be well-informed

WebMD

Heart Disease TYPES

Men and Women

Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men

Heat Disease SYMPTOMS

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms

Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease

Symptoms. Complications. Tests and diagnosis. Treatments and drugs. Prevention....

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart and sometimes your blood vessels......

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120

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LEARN ABOUT the Heart

WebMD

The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart

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HeartSite

Heart info, cardiac tests (commonly performed, mainstream types) info, actual diagnostic images.

http://www.heartsite.com

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Quote!

"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and questions. Studies show that patients who ASK the most QUESTIONS, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

.

It's your future......be there.

. .

WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you have a medical emergency CALL 911.
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Stented and scared!

march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have...

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march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have another blockage and mild calcification on valves, but determined insignificant at this time. Diagnosed with "radiation induced coronary heart disease". I just celebrated my 40th birthday. Radiation is from treatment of thymoma when I was 18. At age 20, I developed thyroid issues, at 30 gallbladder, 2 years esophagus spasm,and heavy menstruation all due to radiation/chemo treatments. My stent procedure went great, I came home and after a couple days started light activity. Two weeks after I was transported via fire rescue back to hospital with a very accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath that suddenly came on. Thank GOD no heart attack. I was anemic and doctors felt that was reason for heart racing. Was told to see hematologist ( maybe bone marrow/anemia issue also frm radiation) and to see OBGYN for possible partial hysterectomy to stop loss of blood during menstruation.Saw both specialist and was put on progesterone and iron supplementation to help with blood issue. All going well get blood work done hemoglobin at 12.5, treatment is working. A couple days later, it's that time of the month and I hemorrhage. Heart racing uncontrollably, feel pressure in my chest.. Follow protocol ( nitrus, Chew aspirin, take extra beta blocker, call 911. Back in hospital, no heart attack, thank GOD again! Hemoglobin dropped frm 12.5 to 8.2 in four days! Get blood transfusion, have a card cath to make sure stent ok. Thank GOD stent looks great! Have surgical procedure to burn lining of uterus to prevent or diminish bleeding go home. I'm home, scarred to death every time I feel fluttering, burning, tingling, pressure in my chest. Constantly wear heart monitor to assure myself heart rate ok. Take my blood pressure at least 8 times a day ( driving my husband nuts)! Practically locked in my room all day. If im in living room watching tv with family and heart flutters i take it as its to much for my heart to handle. Can't handle outside stress, I have two teens and can't handle that, feel stressed when to many people call or come to visit. Don't want to leave my room. Having panic attacks. My heart starts racing and I feel like it's all happening again. Dr raised my beta blocker to 3x a day. my resting heart rate was hovering in the high 80 to 90. Still not helping panic attacks. Tried to work out with a stretching band yesterday as I sat and watched tv= heart bubbling and panic. I reach for my Xanax to help with panic. I can now distinguish panic frm physical issues or at least I think I can. I try to be productive as I sit in bed all day. I pray, mediate, visualize, stretch, do a little yoga, but I do everything in fear. There are a lot of positives, the day I got my stent I started Dr. Esselstyn's diet. (heartattackproof.com). In one month my cholesterol went frm 211 to 123. My bad chol. Is at 45. They have dropped my crestor prescription in half ! I have become more spiritual, found time to focus on me, I just need to get over this fear every time I feel something in my chest. I feel that I am becoming a little more paralyzed with each passing day. Everyone tells me I am fine and I need to move on, but they don't understand. I felt hope reading all of your posts, I hope I can get over this as most of you have and move ahead with my life.[br>View Thread

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Stented and scared!

march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have...

Posted by Stentandthensome

march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have another blockage and mild calcification on valves, but determined insignificant at this time. Diagnosed with "radiation induced coronary heart disease". I just celebrated my 40th birthday. Radiation is from treatment of thymoma when I was 18. At age 20, I developed thyroid issues, at 30 gallbladder, 2 years esophagus spasm,and heavy menstruation all due to radiation/chemo treatments. My stent procedure went great, I came home and after a couple days started light activity. Two weeks after I was transported via fire rescue back to hospital with a very accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath that suddenly came on. Thank GOD no heart attack. I was anemic and doctors felt that was reason for heart racing. Was told to see hematologist ( maybe bone marrow/anemia issue also frm radiation) and to see OBGYN for possible partial hysterectomy to stop loss of blood during menstruation.Saw both specialist and was put on progesterone and iron supplementation to help with blood issue. All going well get blood work done hemoglobin at 12.5, treatment is working. A couple days later, it's that time of the month and I hemorrhage. Heart racing uncontrollably, feel pressure in my chest.. Follow protocol ( nitrus, Chew aspirin, take extra beta blocker, call 911. Back in hospital, no heart attack, thank GOD again! Hemoglobin dropped frm 12.5 to 8.2 in four days! Get blood transfusion, have a card cath to make sure stent ok. Thank GOD stent looks great! Have surgical procedure to burn lining of uterus to prevent or diminish bleeding go home. I'm home, scarred to death every time I feel fluttering, burning, tingling, pressure in my chest. Constantly wear heart monitor to assure myself heart rate ok. Take my blood pressure at least 8 times a day ( driving my husband nuts)! Practically locked in my room all day. If im in living room watching tv with family and heart flutters i take it as its to much for my heart to handle. Can't handle outside stress, I have two teens and can't handle that, feel stressed when to many people call or come to visit. Don't want to leave my room. Having panic attacks. My heart starts racing and I feel like it's all happening again. Dr raised my beta blocker to 3x a day. my resting heart rate was hovering in the high 80 to 90. Still not helping panic attacks. Tried to work out with a stretching band yesterday as I sat and watched tv= heart bubbling and panic. I reach for my Xanax to help with panic. I can now distinguish panic frm physical issues or at least I think I can. I try to be productive as I sit in bed all day. I pray, mediate, visualize, stretch, do a little yoga, but I do everything in fear. There are a lot of positives, the day I got my stent I started Dr. Esselstyn's diet. (heartattackproof.com). In one month my cholesterol went frm 211 to 123. My bad chol. Is at 45. They have dropped my crestor prescription in half ! I have become more spiritual, found time to focus on me, I just need to get over this fear every time I feel something in my chest. I feel that I am becoming a little more paralyzed with each passing day. Everyone tells me I am fine and I need to move on, but they don't understand. I felt hope reading all of your posts, I hope I can get over this as most of you have and move ahead with my life.[br>View Thread

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Stented and scared!

march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have...

Posted by Stentandthensome

march 1st this year I had stent placed LAD. Taking effient, asprin, crestor, and metoprolol. Have another blockage and mild calcification on valves, but determined insignificant at this time. Diagnosed with "radiation induced coronary heart disease". I just celebrated my 40th birthday. Radiation is from treatment of thymoma when I was 18. At age 20, I developed thyroid issues, at 30 gallbladder, 2 years esophagus spasm,and heavy menstruation all due to radiation/chemo treatments. My stent procedure went great, I came home and after a couple days started light activity. Two weeks after I was transported via fire rescue back to hospital with a very accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath that suddenly came on. Thank GOD no heart attack. I was anemic and doctors felt that was reason for heart racing. Was told to see hematologist ( maybe bone marrow/anemia issue also frm radiation) and to see OBGYN for possible partial hysterectomy to stop loss of blood during menstruation.Saw both specialist and was put on progesterone and iron supplementation to help with blood issue. All going well get blood work done hemoglobin at 12.5, treatment is working. A couple days later, it's that time of the month and I hemorrhage. Heart racing uncontrollably, feel pressure in my chest.. Follow protocol ( nitrus, Chew aspirin, take extra beta blocker, call 911. Back in hospital, no heart attack, thank GOD again! Hemoglobin dropped frm 12.5 to 8.2 in four days! Get blood transfusion, have a card cath to make sure stent ok. Thank GOD stent looks great! Have surgical procedure to burn lining of uterus to prevent or diminish bleeding go home. I'm home, scarred to death every time I feel fluttering, burning, tingling, pressure in my chest. Constantly wear heart monitor to assure myself heart rate ok. Take my blood pressure at least 8 times a day ( driving my husband nuts)! Practically locked in my room all day. If im in living room watching tv with family and heart flutters i take it as its to much for my heart to handle. Can't handle outside stress, I have two teens and can't handle that, feel stressed when to many people call or come to visit. Don't want to leave my room. Having panic attacks. My heart starts racing and I feel like it's all happening again. Dr raised my beta blocker to 3x a day. my resting heart rate was hovering in the high 80 to 90. Still not helping panic attacks. Tried to work out with a stretching band yesterday as I sat and watched tv= heart bubbling and panic. I reach for my Xanax to help with panic. I can now distinguish panic frm physical issues or at least I think I can. I try to be productive as I sit in bed all day. I pray, mediate, visualize, stretch, do a little yoga, but I do everything in fear. There are a lot of positives, the day I got my stent I started Dr. Esselstyn's diet. (heartattackproof.com). In one month my cholesterol went frm 211 to 123. My bad chol. Is at 45. They have dropped my crestor prescription in half ! I have become more spiritual, found time to focus on me, I just need to get over this fear every time I feel something in my chest. I feel that I am becoming a little more paralyzed with each passing day. Everyone tells me I am fine and I need to move on, but they don't understand. I felt hope reading all of your posts, I hope I can get over this as most of you have and move ahead with my life.[br>View Thread

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We are on the same path, except I am about 2 months ahead of you! It get's BETTER!! I had stent...

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Bypass Beats Angioplasty for People With Diabetes

People with diabetes who undergo bypass surgery to open clogged heart arteries may live longer than...

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Reply: High Blood Pressure

The break happened in March and was not diagnosed properly until April. I was at my Dad's last night and I used...

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need help understanding my carotid doppler results

Hi everyone Can anyone please tell me what these numbers really mean? Im especially nervous about the CCA...

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How We Can Change Our Toxic Culture That Promotes ...

I read an article about how the Finish government was able to reverse that country's heart disease epidemic...

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Reply: POTS and blood pressure

You're welcome. Take extra-good care, CardioStar* - - It's your future......be there.

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Reply: Oddity of a cardiac nature

Hi: "ECG was normal." A routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG) offers limited heart...

Posted by CardiostarUSA1

Hi:

"ECG was normal."

A routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG) offers limited heart diagnostics.

"Was wondering if the effects of the prednisone can stay with a person weeks after their high dose 2 week course of it."

Well, anything medical is seemingly possible today, especially since everyone is unique.

Prednisone side effects

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html

Also, of the different types'kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at any age, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic, such as an irregular or fast heartbeat, requiring the use of a Holter monitor or event recorder at home and during daily activities) or even be silent.

Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper.

Take care,

CardioStar*

(WebMD member since 8/99)

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-

Be well-informed

WebMD

Heart Disease TYPES

Men and Women

Acquired in life or congenital (born with it)

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-disease-men

Heart Disease SYMPTOMS

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-symptoms

Mayo Clinic

Heart Disease

Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affects your heart and sometimes the blood vessels......

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-disease/DS01120

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Learn About the

WebMD

The Heart: (Human Anatomy) Pictures, Definition, Location in the Body and Heart Problems

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart

How the Heart Pumps

Animated Tutorial

http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html

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HeartSite

Heart info, cardiac tests i(commonly performed, mainstream types) nfo, diagnostic images

http://www.heartsite.com

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Quote!

"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR questions. Studies show that patients who and ASK the most QUESTIONS, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

.

It's your future....be there.

. .

WebMD/WebMD forums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

NEVER delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on WebMD.

IF YOU have a medical emergency CALL 911.
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Reply: Ok this is strange!!!! Previcid stopped my palps!

thanks! thats what i been thinking! i pray this is the ticket! i had a few light palpps this morn but less than...

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Reply: Anyone have similar symptoms?

Thanks for the update. "This is why I stopped going to doctor in the first place" The nurse's...

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I appreciate you responding. He is followed closely by our family MD and was started on Torsemide yesterday....

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Reply: New Stent Recipient and Scared

To Stentandthensome: I think that your decision to participate in cardiac rehab is a very good one. It...

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Reply: Palp rant

Hi: You're welcome. "I asked about if an echo could be useful to which he replied, "you're 40, no...

Posted by CardiostarUSA1

Hi:

You're welcome.

"I asked about if an echo could be useful to which he replied, "you're 40, no history of family heart issues, I see no reason to give you 1."

An echocardiogram is a very versatile imaging modality that can quickly and easily confirm or rule out various heart-related problems/conditions/abnormalities.

Additionally, with or without a cardiac family history, and of the different types/kinds of heart conditions, some which can occur at ANY AGE, various symptoms may/can be acute (occurring suddenly), be chronic (occurring over a long period of time), come and go (be transient, fleeting or episodic) or even be silent.

Also, as reported in medical literature and the worldwide media, clinically significant (blood flow-limiting) coronary artery disease (CAD), sometimes leading to a dreaded heart attack, is increasing in those in their mid/late 30s to early 40s.

"I decided to take all the info I had to a cardiologist. After browsing over the stuff half-assed......"

Sometimes, and on an individualized case-by-case basis, one with an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia, includes a racing or fast heartbeat) will need to see/consult with a cardiologist WHO IS ALSO an electrophysiologist (EP), a specialist in diagnosing and treating problems going on in the heart's electrical conduction system.

General info, as applicable to the patient -

WebMD Medical Reference

Heart Disease and Electrophysiology Testing

Why Do I Need an Electrophysiology Study?

To determine the cause of an abnormal heart rhythm.

To locate the site of origin of an abnormal heart rhythm

To decide the best treatment for an abnormal heart rhythm.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/diagnosing-electrophysiology

ALWAYS be proactive in your health care and treatment. Sometimes this requires being assertive.

Take extra-good care,

CardioStar*

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Quote!

"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR questions. Studies show that patients who and ASK the most QUESTIONS, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"

- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society

.

It's your future......be there.

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Palp rant

first I wanna thank cardiostar, u are better than any doctor i talk to for getting useful info. Heres my issue....

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first I wanna thank cardiostar, u are better than any doctor i talk to for getting useful info. Heres my issue. I have racing heart and heavy beats every morning when i first stand, sometimes when i stand throughout the day, when i try to do any running or anything more than walking. Esp. after a big meal.Some days are worse than others. I also get a few sharp pains, which seen to be almost sternum area, to the left a little below the rib line and sometimes a little higher, under the rib line,hard to tell if its heart or stomach. Due to my insistance, My gp ordered a ekg , then a halter for 24 hrs with a diary i kept when i felt palps or racing, Nothing but a few pvc's which they dismissed as normal.I disagreed. I then demanded a stress test, ekg( not echo), it took ten in. to reach 130 but he said it took a longer time than normal to slow after the test. He said poor conditioning. No further action reccomended. After more of the same I decided to take all the info I had to a cardiologist. After browsing over the stuff half assed he did another ekg.It had nore wires then the first w,with some on the feet.He said he did hear some pvcs and when on a spiel about some navy guys tested and how a lot of them had pvcs and this and that. I asked about if an echo could be useful to which he replied, "your 40, no history of family heart issues ,I see no reason to give you 1. I tried to accept it and consider it to be anxiety related but It does not seem like it to me.All I can say is they do slow down pretty quik if i rest from when they start but I have no staina or excercise tolerance and have been dizzy and lethargic. I really upsets me that they are so dismissive.Its like"heres a beta blocker that will drain you even more but your heart wont race as bad but you will have zero energy" Its to the point where im looking at having lymes(which can get in the heart) or if something like the vegus nerve or stomach issue could be causing this. I cant believe they send people away like me without imaging and just kinda say deal with it.This is our life and we need answers about what is causing this. I see people who have had all the tests ,even the 1's I have not such as echo, echo stress and cathaters and nothing is found and still there heart is beating out there chest! I dont know what to do to get this solved! peace and thank 4 listening!View Thread

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With the focus/emphasis on coronary artery disease-only here, the biggest (main) challenges are reducing/preventing the progression of the disease and reducing/preventing the chance of a primary or secondary heart attack occurring.

Also, as reported, the symptoms of artery-narrowing atherosclerosis are highly variable. Those with mild atherosclerosis may present with clinically important symptoms and signs of disease and heart attack, or absolute worst case scenario, sudden cardiac death (SCD) may be the first and only symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, many individuals with anatomically advanced disease may have no symptoms and experience no functional impairment.

Most important, coronary stents (drug-eluting or bare-metal) are only a Band-aid or spot-treatment, as this doesn't address the disease processes and what drives the progression.

CAD is a lifelong unpredictable (can exhibit periods of stabilization, acceleration, and even some regression) condition, requiring a continuum of care.
Good doctor-patient/patient-doctor communication and understanding is so very important, essential at ALL times.

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Starting with the left anterior descending (LAD), the most critical, next to the ultra-critical left main (LM).

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Epidemiologic studies (EDS) have revealed risk factors (encompasses some new, novel, or emerging) for atherosclerosis (typically affecting the carotid, coronary and peripheral arteries), which includes age, gender, genetics (gene deletion, malfunction or mutation), diabetes (considered as being the highest risk factor), smoking (includes secondhand and thirdhand), inactivity, obesity (a global epidemic, "globesity") high blood pressure (hypertension), high LDL, small, dense LDL, RLP (remnant lipoprotein), high Lp(a), high ApoB, high Lp-PLA2, high triglycerides, HDL2b, LOW HDL (less than 40 mg/dL, an HDL level of 60/65 mg/dL or more is considered protective against coronary artery disease), high homocysteine (now questionable), and high C-reactive protein (CRP/hs-CRP).

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