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Junaid H. Khan, M.D., FACC, FACS
Eden Medical Center
What are the most ignored signs of heart disease?
Excellent question.When it comes to heart disease or heart attacks, minutes could be the difference between life and death. Most people are familiar with the TV version of a heart attack, with a man clutching h... continue reading about What are the most ignored signs of heart disease?
Patricia Hockett, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
What is a good over-the-counter chest cold congestion medicine for someone with high blood pressure?
While cold medications do not necessarily make a cold go away any more quickly, they can certainly ease some of the discomfort until it clears. There are numerous over-the-counter cold remedies that contain mul... continue reading about What is a good over-the-counter chest cold congestion medicine for someone with high blood pressure?
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Sutter Health
I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?
There are known and frequently discussed risk factors for “heart disease”. These range from dietary habits (such as sodium intake) to disease states (such as hypertension). Stress is not a confirmed... continue reading about I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?
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Sutter Health
I’ve been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and my doctor says I will need to get a valve replacement. Can heart valves be replaced without open heart surgery?
Yes, there’s a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter -- TAVR -- that may be a better choice for some people who are at moderate to high risk of complications from open heart surgery. TAVR... continue reading about I’ve been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and my doctor says I will need to get a valve replacement. Can heart valves be replaced without open heart surgery?
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Sutter Health
I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Chest pain while exercising can be a classic symptom of heart problems – indicating some degree of blockage of the arteries to the heart. This symptom should not be ignored. Anyone with chest pain on exer... continue reading about I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Toni J. Brayer, M.D.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
We hear about high cholesterol, but can someone have cholesterol numbers that are too low?
That's a good question, as we usually are focused on cholesterol levels that are too high. Our cells and body depend upon cholesterol for healthy functioning. There are genetic, metabolic and dietary factors th... continue reading about We hear about high cholesterol, but can someone have cholesterol numbers that are too low?
Gary F. Milechman, M.D.
California Pacific Medical Center
I just e-mailed my doctor about the feeling that my heart is flipping around in my chest. I feel like I have a heart problem. I had a 24-hour Holter monitor and they said it looks fine. But I think something is wrong. Should I see a cardiologist?
The feeling of your heart “flipping around” can be a little scary. However, some irregularities in the heart rhythm is the norm. Extra beats, called premature atrial or ventricular contractions, are... continue reading about I just e-mailed my doctor about the feeling that my heart is flipping around in my chest. I feel like I have a heart problem. I had a 24-hour Holter monitor and they said it looks fine. But I think something is wrong. Should I see a cardiologist?
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Sutter Health
I recently read that hearing loss is more common in people with heart disease or those who've had a heart attack. Why would this be?
Many articles have been written about the connection between decreased blood flow from cardiovascular disease and hearing loss. The inner ear is very small, and changes in blood flow in the body can cause the r... continue reading about I recently read that hearing loss is more common in people with heart disease or those who've had a heart attack. Why would this be?
Gary F. Milechman, M.D.
California Pacific Medical Center
I have high cholesterol, low HDL, high LDL and high triglycerides. I cannot take statins. What is the best course of action for me?
You are wise to be concerned about your cholesterol numbers. This constellation of lipid results commonly occurs with diabetes or in people with a tendency toward diabetes (insulin resistance). It is associated... continue reading about I have high cholesterol, low HDL, high LDL and high triglycerides. I cannot take statins. What is the best course of action for me?
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