Just called my cardiologist (he was on call), not because of chest pain, but
because of palpations after eating. He told me to take more Atenolol, and
did agree that calling 911 during chest pain attacks was ok (he always
changes his mind). However, he did say that he would only ...

"He [Samuel's father] had two wives." Once again, by its silence, the
Bible endorses polygamy. 1:2
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/1sam/1.html#2
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This may seem a little off topic, but I would like to see how everyone
in this group feels about death. In this group, there are many cardiac
patients and those with other medical problems. Lately, I've been
trying to conquer the fear of death myself, and work towards improving

The New York Times
January 1, 2006
Op-Ed Contributor
Why I'm Happy I Evolved

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/13572819.htm
His attorney, Stanley Campbell, asked Judge Fran Gull to consider
Jones’ guilty plea, acceptance of responsibility, his remorse, his
attitude and his age.

I have chest pains but the pain is concentrated under the hear in the
lung area , bellow the collar bone (above the heart) , left shoulder
and the left ribs. It also escales to the stomache(left). The pain
usually occurs when I have upset stomache or gas related trouble and I

With varient angina, can the pain come on even when I'm sleeping? It seems
to be the worst at night. The next time is happends, I plan to call 911.
Does anyone else get this?
For the last few days, S.M.C has been filled with my posts, as I've been

Any truth to these reports of gum disease being related to heart
attack?

Dear S.M.C,
If possible, can someone look at these EKG's for me:
http://www.fastsilicon.com/images/47/b74ed8242bb4ea7a701b8a9ccf2e4fc3.jpg
http://www.fastsilicon.com//images/47/bab68f538d61afe423cf7446fbe6696a.jpg

The media, drug companies and docs emphasis lowering cholesterol.  What is
the relationship among cholesterol, saturated fat and fat.    Do fats raise
cholesterol?
Joe

Hopefully this is the right group
I understand that you can not give medical advice, how ever in general terms
can I have some general advice please
My background is

What is the best test to detect a wall motion abnormality? I, myself, have
had many echo's, SPECT scans, and a cardiac catherazation. Pet scans sure to
cost a lot. Any other idea's?
Q-Wave

My question is simple. Do you think it ethical, wise, and correct for a
cardiologist to refuse to renew a prescription for atenolol because his
patient has not been back to visit his office since a six week
post-stenting procedure a couple of years ago? Is this man doing good

Just wanted to invite anyone that might be interested in what I have
gone thru as a WPW patient and as a Father with a son with WPW.
http://wolff-parkinson-white.blogspot.com/

Just weeks after the Ascot Report another study shows that Beta Blocker
users are more likely to have a stroke.
http://tinyurl.com/8cops
Derek.