Q: In the setting of a healthy structured heart, what would cause a run of multifocal VT? I was told today by my doctor that it is nothing to worry about, but I would like to research the things that can cause it so I can ask for those to be ruled out. Thank you
Rigatoni with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken Sausage and wilted spinach
Hi everyone, Chef Piet here, Today’s recipe is for a delicious, hearty meal that you can make in under 30 minutes, Whole Grain Rigatoni with Chard Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Chicken Sausage and Wilted Spinach.
I have a High BP and pulse rate
Q: I have been leading a stressful life.I m 28 year old man.few months back..i had high BP of 150/100.Tuk some medication..but cudnt carry on.my condition has deteriorated a bit more.now i have longer bouts of breathlessness..discomfort in chest n left hand.headache.have high pulse rate of around 100+ on quite a number of times.today had 110+.what should i do n …
Heart disease in Firefighters
Yesterday I asked an old friend of mine, the retired Deputy Chief of the Portland, ME Fire department, to comment on the article about heart disease in Firefighters. I was curious to hear his opinion, in particular in regards to changes that have occurred since 1999. Meanwhile, I reviewed data about Fire incidence: I. Improved Fire protection and prevention standards …
Stress and chest pains in a 35 yo man
Q: This weekend I had had stressful discussion and felt some pain in my mid chest very mild, BP 131/92 HR 86; I then had another stressful event at home, argument with wife yesterday and this morning and felt minor chest twinge in center of chest with the stress, sometimes going to right side of chest. It came and went …
Tachycardia and heart disease in a firefighter
Q: I am a 26 year old male, with PSVT. Without medication (COREG, and VERAPAMIL) this is a pretty recurring condition for me. With medication, I may go an entire month without an episode, but never much more than that. I am a Firefighter / EMT, and as such, this condition can be a bit of an obstacle for me. …
Ivabradine, a fast heart rate and Weight gain
Q: My resting pulse is 110 to 120 and my exercise pulse has been known to go up to 220 to 230 I am now on ivabrine to slow Things down but am finding I am gaining weight! What worse Not taking heart medication but get slimmer or putting up with weight gain. I am 39 and have had condition …
Is Left atrial enlargement and a Right Bundle Branch Block Dangerous?
Right Bundle Branch Block Q: Hi i I am a 37 female, went to the ER an I got a EKG done can u please tell me if this is anything to worry??? Sinus rhythym with short PR Left atrial enlargement Rightward axis Right bundle block abnormal EKG.
Should I use CoQ10 with my statins?
Q: Can you render an opinion on whether CoQ10 has much value, with regard to heart and cardiology? Also, if you think it does have value, is there a dosage you can recommend?
Chest pains and coronary artery disease
Q: I am a 34 year old female. I have recently had awful chest pain starting about 4 months ago. I went to my primary physician in September and he told me it was likely because I had a cold and had been coughing and strained something. I went back when it kept happening and he did an EKG and …