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Suggest treatment for dizziness and shortness of breath	12	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
a recent ekg shows incomplete rbbb. I am 65 but do not have any lung or heart problems except high Bl pressure that is under controll. My doctor said we would retest in 2 yrs but watch for dizziness or shortness of breath. My father died suddenly of ventricular fibrillation and I wonder if I...

What causes pain in neck radiating to chest and left side?	28	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
hi, i have been suffering with a pain in my neck, all the way down to my chest, on the left hand side, i have seen many doctors and eventually a orthopedic surgeon, and a operation was done as my c2,c4,c5 was pressing against a nerve. the operation was successful, however, i still have the pain,...

What causes paralysis on the right side after a stroke?	5	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
hey I have a question my mother had a stroke recently she is at a rehab now and she will be coming soon but there is one thing she get Medicaid she does not have the use of here right side and she can not take is there away that can get here a 24 hour nurse?

Is blood pressure of 97 over 55 normal?	148	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
My son is 16 years old and I was told he started napping today around 4pm and still napping now (10PM) and only woke up to move around a couple times. I took his blood pressure and it was around 97 over 55 (I took it a few times then took mine to make sure I was getting accurate readings Mine was...

What could sudden heaviness in heart, numb arm and tingly body mean?	7	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
this started out week and a half ago when i sitting watching tv my heart felt like it was going to fall out of my chest all of a sudden an went on for twenty minutes then my left arm went numb for a bit then i sort of got over it . a day later my lips felt tingly an have done ever since but to...

Is cilacar-T the appropriate medicine for controlling blood pressure?	47	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
My wife is 64yrs, has HTN for approx 9/10yrs. She has been presribed with Olmezeist 40 initially by her attending physcian who subsequently to Cilacar 10 and currently to Cilacar T. Olmezeist 40 she has been taking for almost first 8 yrs then Cilacar 10 for 6months.Recently she has been...

What causes popping of the heart?	72	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I had open heart surgery to fix an aortic aneurysm and repair the aortic valve. I have bicuspid. Within 6 weeks, I again had moderate leakage in the valve. I also have irregular rhythm, which is being treated with medication. My question, when I inhale deeply, I feel/hear a popping sound in my...

What can cause high blood pressure with irregular heartbeat and tingling in head and neck?	27	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I have a slight irregular heartbeat, my head and neck are tingling (skin sensation) and my blood pressure according to home automatic bp meter is approx 175/111 for the past hour. Should I seek emergency room treatment? all symptoms are slight but obvious.

Is there risk in sky diving due to stent placed in RCA?	32	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I m 51 years old and considered to be a healthy female. When I was 39 I had a stent placed (RCA). My cholesterol levels are fantastic! My daughters would like me to skydive with them. My concern is that the excitement +/or adrenaline levels would increase for a person without coronary artery...

Could the metallic taste in the mouth be heart related?	80	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hello. I am a 36 year old mother of two. I have prolonged QT syndrome. My question is this, I have been having a metallic taste in my mouth for the last week and a half. Its not my meds and its not a dental problem. (I went to the dentist yesterday.) Could this be heart related? If it is, how?

Can Labetalol be taken for immediate BP control?	64	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
MY DOCTOR JUST CHANGED MY BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS. I WAS TAKING LABATAOL AND HE HAD ME LOWER MY NUMBER OF PILLS PER DAY WHILE HE STARTED ME ON EDARBYCLOR. IT WORKED GOOD FOR ABOUT 8-9 DAYS NOW MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS RUNNING ABOUT 196/97. I WON T BE ABLE TO TALK TO HIM UNTIL TOMORROW. WOULD IT HURT IF I...

Can the pain in my chest could be a muscle spasm or should I be concerned of something more?	14	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I am having pain in the upper right side of my chest thru to my back. It started this morn then went away but has come back this evening. I am fit and in good health work out on a regular basis have good diet and weigh 115 lbs, 53 years old. Can this be a muscle spasm or should I be concerned of...

What causes tightness in chest, difficulty breathing and numb arms?	25	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
i went to the emergency room twice with tightness in my chest,hard to breath.and tingling going down my arm numbness feeling.they say all my test were good heart was good.lungs were good.but lots of burning in my chest with this tight feeling.blood preesure goes up.at the hospital it was 200/198

Suggest treatment for heart palpitations	52	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
My resting pulse is presently 116& I can feel my heart pumping, should I be alarmed? I came out of hospital 7 days ago after 5 days of amonopheline infusion, my levels have just been done & are presently 6 but I feel generally fatigued & unwell! Is this normal?

What causes collapsing during shower,rapid heart beat and feeling thirsty suddenly?	7	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
hi i just took a hot shower and nearly collapsed in it, my heart started aching and racing. I suddenly got thirsty for ice cold water. When i just tried to cool down with hot water...my body felt like it was going to burst especialy wen cold water hit my head

What medication is suggested for pain above the left breast?	14	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hi I am a 26 year old female the past couple weeks I have been having chest pains above my left breast mainly at might when I lay down, I went to the ER and my EKG and cardiac enzymes came back clear ! I had a heart obligation a year ago bc my heart on night started beating up to 256 beats per...

What causes heart pounding in chest?	36	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I am lying at rest and without touching my skin any where I can feel my heart pounding in my chest and feel the beat. it is about 82 beats per minute when I just checked. Why is it beating so strongly against my chest? Is it normal to feel your heart pulsing in your chest when sitting down?

What causes the fluttering in the chest for only few seconds?	8	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Sometimes I feel like there is a butterfly in the cent of my chest and then I feel, only for a moment, that I may cough but I don t. Should I see a doc? I often think it is nothing but in the back of my mind worry because my grat grandma died of a stroke

What causes high blood pressure along with dizziness?	14	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
hi, for several months now i have been haveing jitters from the inside and out, and 4 times now been rushed to hospital for my blood presure being high.... but they say there is nothing wrong and send me home, but i still have the jitters and light headed feelings.

What causes irregular heart beats?	23	1	Mon, 29 Dec 2014
I have been experiencing irregular heartbeat for a long time now, but it has been getting a lot worse lately. The irregular beats happen every 3-5 beats and I only notice it after I ve been out of bed about an hour. Am I at greater risk for having a heart attack or sudden heart failure?

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