Hello: I am a 61 year old male in generally good health except for idiopathic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.I am being treated with daily Monocor and 325 mg ASA. I was diagnosed in 1984,and I get about 1-2 attacks a month.Most times it auto-converts to sinus rhythm in about 12 to 36 hours. On those occasions when it doesn’t resolve on …
Angelina
Hello everyone, this is Angelina. I just wanted to say hi and touch base with you all. I’m currently taking classes for my PhD and am right in the middle of finals week. I am looking forward to writing for you soon and guiding you in the area of nutrition. Take care! Angelina M., MS, RD, LDN http://www.cardiac-risk-assessment.com/
Improper and unnecessary procedures
It has been a while since I have written about improper and unnecessary stenting. Articles in response to a US Senate Finance Committee statement earlier this week have re-activated my concerns about both these activities and the growing industry efforts to influence medical care. The case involves a Maryland hospital, a local cardiologist and a stent manufacturing firm. Other cases …