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What is the expected prognosis and side effects from a triple layered stent?	3	2	Wed, 31 May 2023
Hi, My husband just had a stent placed inside of a stent that had already been placed inside of a stent. It seems that he needs a couple every two to three years. He now has a total of 8. He is 63 years old and has a history of 2 MI s at 38 and 40 years old, and pacemaker/defibrillator at 60....

What ankle brachial index test results are expected to treat peripheral arterial disease?	2	1	Wed, 31 May 2023
I have P.A.D. My latest readings on my left leg were Brachial 96 Low thigh 57 ABI 0.58 Calf 48 ABI 0.48 PT 35 ABI 0.35 DP 44 ABI 0.44 Toe 33 ABI 0.33 What are your thoughts on these readingsSix months ago my % was 62% in my left leg. I do not know how to interpret these readings into a...

How successful is surgery for severe mitral leakage while on oxygen all the time?	3	2	Wed, 31 May 2023
I HAVE SEVERE MITRAL LEAKAGE.THEY CANNOT GO IN MY HEART IT IS SO LARGE.THEY SAY THEY CAN GO UP AN ARTERY AND SOMEHOW REPLACE THE VALVE .I AM 73 YEARS OLD.I WOULD GO TO THE CLEVELAND CLINIC.I AM WAITING FOR A CALL FROM THEM.ONE DR. SAID I WON T LIVE THAT LONG IF NOT SURGERY.I AM ON OXYGEN FULL...

Is there any medication to treat blockages while having 90% block in LAD and 2 other blocks in circumflex?	3	2	Wed, 31 May 2023
My mother is 60 years old and recently had a heart attack. Angio was done and was reported that she has 90% block in LAD and 2 other blocks in Circumflex. She was asked to opt for bypass. Is there any medication which can avoid bypass and reduce the blocks through medicines?

How can MVP diagnosed a couple of decades ago not show in test reports now but have a a new finding of PVC?	2	1	Wed, 3 May 2023
Hi i was diagnosed with MVP by having angiogram in 1980. I have had several echocardiograms since. From 2007 until just recently the echos show i don t have MVP. Last echo done September 24,2018 showing i do not have MVP but PVCs. My ? Is , after years of being told i have MVP,floppy valve...

How can severe chest pain be managed when diagnosed with sinus tachycardia?	2	1	Sat, 22 Apr 2023
Hello I was in the hospital just last week with server chest pains , I ve been diagnosed with sinus tarcardia which I have had since I was about 8 or 9 I am now 32 and just a simple task of going up and down the stairs my heartbeat shoots up to 130 I m an extremely tiny gurl 5 1 and 87 pounds can...

What are the lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health when I have dilated cardiomyopathy and a pacemaker defibrillator?	2	1	Sat, 22 Apr 2023
I have ef of 20- 25 % have dialated cardomopathy had a Pacemaker Defibrillator put in in April just had my ef checked now in sept no improvement now I will be going to see a electrophysogist so concerned what will be next wish I knew how to improve this I’m walking my 10,000 steps every day

Should I take Clonidine to regulate blood pressure while on Lisinopril and Amlodipine?	2	1	Wed, 1 Feb 2023
My blood pressure is averaging 145/98 for two days. It was 178/118 so my doctor prescribed lisiniprol 40 admophine 10 daily for it and gave me clonidine .1 to take in case it gets high again. with it plateauing at 145/98, should I take another clonidine. Ihave olny taken it once, and that was...

Can someone get a heart attack without clogged arteries?	2	1	Tue, 24 Jan 2023
I need help, more so with my anxiety about the issue but either way assume insight would be much appreciated. I want to know how someone has a heart attack without clogged arteries and how likely or common is it. I convince myself that the symptoms I have are related to a heart attack or heart...

What might be going on when BP and pulse rate is high despite taking Pravastatin and BP medication?	3	2	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
I took my first dose of Pravastatin 20 mg. last night along with Diatiasem for high blood pressure. Today I have felt bad all day and found my blood presssure and pulse to be higher than it normaly runs - 150/81 pulse 105. Any suggestion as to what might be going on??

Should I be worried about severe water retention in the legs after four heart surgeries?	3	2	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
I am taking a water pill for my legs just had heart surgery for the aortic valve in 2009 l had a bovine valve and 2014 l had a transcather valve inserted and earlier this month they inserted anther transcather valve. Had to get platelets before my surgery. Heart is doing great ,my legs are...

Would I benefit from taking Ubiqinol, or any other supplement in regard to my heart health?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Hi, I am 55, femaie, perimenopausal, overweight with hypertension diagnose , probably borderline diabetes, not diagnosed, but having some elevated FBS. My mother and her mother were DMII, mother and her father with heart disease, all three with HTN, all three smokers. I have never been a smoker....

What medication should I change do for high blood pressure?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Hello my name is Tom. Am 47 yrs of age. When I started taking medication last year the medication was Misar (telmisartan), hydrochlorathiazide and something else which I cant remember my BP was brought to normal. Then later since I am working overseas these tablets are not available I took other...

Should I get medical attention for swollen ankles, nausea, weakness and heart palpitations when diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Hello Dr. Gupta, I am 65 yr old female. I have atrial fibrillation with rapid heart beat. My feet and ankles are swollen, my oxygen level is 80, and I am short of breath. Feel kind of nauseated and weak. Is this something I should get medical attention for?

What could cause a thumping heartbeat sound in the head of a cardiac patient apart from heaviness in the arms and back pain?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
I took my mom to the er on Wednesday night for a thumping or heartbeat sound in her head , she is a cardiac patient . They said she was developing a ear infection , gave her a antibiotic and sent her home . She still hears the thumping , and she says her arms feel heavy and she has back pain

Are palpitations and pressure and tingling sensation in both arms related to a heart attack?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Think I had a heart attack last night. Have had one before. Was on a plane and had definite palpitations, pressure and tingling in both arms. Palpitations continued pretty much all night. Never had pain in arms, but never did last time either. Ran 4 miles this a.m. which is why I am not so...

What could cause heart palpitations and high BP while getting an Epinephrine injection?	2	1	Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Thios past Monday while being injected with epinephrine for a derma abrasion on my nose my heart began to race. Blood pressure rose from 118/68 to 143/68. Staying at or near that number. The dermatologist sent me to the ER. The ER and the dertermatologist suggested that I have a stress test. Now...

How can I wean off if Prednisone and Actimra and be completely cured from temporal arteritis?	2	1	Wed, 30 Nov 2022
I have had Temporal Arteritis since July. 2016 I went off prednisone after 11 months It came back several weeks later I was on prednisone and actimra for awhile Only on actimra alone several months. Every other week. I WANT TO STOP ALL DRUGS...how else can I know if I am disease free?

Suggest treatment for strong fatigue, increasing palpitations and secondary total neck pain while having heart failure	2	1	Wed, 30 Nov 2022
Hi. S/P aortic valve replacement in 2010, now with heart failure. For past week have had strong fatigue, increasing palpitations; secondary total neck pain. Do you have a clue if this is anything to be concerned about? I m medically sophisticated.

Suggest treatment for high BP, extremely dry mouth and excessive anxiety	2	1	Wed, 30 Nov 2022
I am currently on Edarbyclor for high blood pressure. I was off of it for 6 days. My mother died of a stroke. My blood pressure was up to 200/116. My mouth was extremely dry, couldn t get enough water and was anxiety ridden, scared, and thinking was unclear. Are these normal symtoms for someone?...

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