High cholesterol may raise blood pressure-study
Rueters News
Dec 12, 2005
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent

I've just been diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation.  My heart is
presently leaking 3 1/2 cups of blood for every 4 cups of blood it pumps.
My cardio has recommended and has scheduled surgical replacement.  For a
replacement I have the option of a valve from a cadaver, a pig or ...

it seems when i take a baby aspirin everyday it isn't long before i bruise
very easily. is this a contraindication to taking it?
thanks

Although the ECG may be completely normal in a patient with myocardial
ischemia and evolving infarction, classic ECG changes occur in STEMI.14
Within minutes, there is J-point elevation, and tall, peaked,
"hyperacute" T waves develop; ST-segment elevation and reciprocal-lead

for the past year or so ive had anxiety troubles and concern over the
health of my heart. ive had an ekg, blood work and some physicals due
to some racing pulse and palpations and fatigue (im 25) and everything
seems to be on the clear.

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Don Ho resting in Thailand after heart procedure
December 8, 2005
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Since I take 10 mg of Zocor every night, how much red wine would be
safe for me to consume? If talking glass/glasses, please state what you
consider a glass in ounces, or just what is a safe amount of ounces.
Thanks!

I am 25 years old, out of shape and overweight. I've had no heart
conditions (that Im aware of) and no diabetes or anything for that
matter.  When I exercise, and strain myself, I have chest pain.  Its
never really painfull enough to stop doing what I do, but its there.

My cardiologist said the liver test while taking statins is all right if 2X
the maximum blood test guideline and the patient only has to be monitored.
He went on to say that having such a high reading on the liver test shows
the statin is working.

What will an EKG actually tell you about heart condition ?

It's my belief that this is the norm, not the exception.  I recall just
this kind of complaint during the LymeRix vaccine trials.  It was
removed from the market shortly after approval due to the harm it caused.

I pulled the following off a website and am wondering about its
accuracy.
"HOW ACCURATE IS THE CORONARY ARTERY SCAN?
The negative predictive value of the coronary artery scan is greater

 One of mine experienced this this morning.  She has been to hosiptal
and was not admitted.  Given some drug to reduce her heart beat and told
to see a cardiologist.
Any  thoughts or questions we should  consider?

I am 25 years old, out of shape and overweight. I've had no heart
conditions (that Im aware of) and no diabetes or anything for that
matter.  When I exercise, and strain myself, I have chest pain.  Its
never really painfull enough to stop doing what I do, but its there.

obviously i could just wait till i see the cardiologist but im at a
computer so i might as well see if anybody who knows would like to
answer.
my doctor has referred me to a cardiologist to have a 24hr ecg to