Palpitations, arrhythmias A Bloody Pericardial Effusion Question: My father was recently hospitalized with a pericardial effusion and atrial fib/flutter with a rate of 160. Rate was decreased over 24 hours to 110-115 on amiodarone and diltiazem. His cardiologist wanted to perform a chemical stress test. (He had a negative cardiac cath 2 years prior). My father felt that he was …
Chest Pain
Aortic Dissection Type B complications Question: My 78 year-old active mother was flown to an out of town hospital last week after she was diagnosed with Aortic Dissection Type B. She is being managed with medication in order to keep her blood pressure under control. There was no surgical intervention. Tests (CT scans, blood work, sonogram) did not show that …
Breakfast
Breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day. Don’t skip breakfast to lose weight or because you don’t have time. Breakfast is a great way to get a start on the >25Gms of dietary fiber you need each day to lower your cholesterol levels. Some Breakfast ideas: Bowl of instant oatmeal or oat bran topped with fruit and/or …
Diet after Coronary Artery Bypass surgery
To help you with your recovery after Bypass surgery you will need healthy balance of carbohydrate-rich foods high in fiber, such as unrefined whole grain breads, crackers and cereals and a variety of other whole grains like brown or wild rice, wheat berries or bulgur. These foods, along with a variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, low-fat dairy products and lean …
Hypertension
Calculate Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke with Hypertension Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Hypertensive patients have double the risk of CAD compared with patients with a normal blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), it is important to attempt to identify and exclude reversible (secondary) causes. High …
Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade
Flank Steak with Coffee-Peppercorn Marinade Coffee has a remarkable affinity with beef. Here, it is complemented by balsamic vinegar, garlic and crushed peppercorns. Originally found in EatingWell magazine. 4 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including 1 hour marinating time) Ingredients 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin …
Diets
A ‘heart healthy’ diet: What’s good for your heart is great for your taste buds.As the recipes in this special collection will show, you don’t have to lose flavor to gain health. Cooking up heart health requires no secret ingredients. It simply means making dishes that are lower in saturated fat,cholesterol, and total fat, and reduced in sodium. And, as …
Heart Disease Tests, Cardiac Catheterization
There are imaging tests, non-invasive and invasive, that may be used in cardiac risk assessment. Electrocardiogram (ECG). An electrocardiogram records electrical signals as they travel through your heart. An ECG can often reveal evidence of a previous heart attack or one that’s in progress. In other cases, Holter monitoring may be recommended. With this type of ECG, you wear a …
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PCI equals OMT
Improved medical therapy equals Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for angina relief in patients with stable Coronary Artery Disease. In five trials published since 2000, 77% of patients were angina free after PCI, vs. 75% on medical therapy alone, an insignificant difference. Optimal medical therapy (used as a proxy for the aggressiveness of overall medical therapy included: Aspirin β-blockers ACE Inhibitors …