Submitted by Dr T on September 18, 2010 – 10:50am Question: I have localized pain that is also sensitive to touch that tends to radiate from my collarbone to the front of my shoulder and down through the front of my biceps. I’m trying to figure out what is causing this pain. I would say it was a product of …
Palpitations and fainting
Submitted by Dr T on September 19, 2010 – 4:53pm Question: Hi, My husband has been having heart trouble now for 3 years. His dortors have recently told us that they basically have no idea what the cause is or what to do next.His heart rate (does not matter what he is doing at time)will all of a sudden go …
A weak heart; one more year to live?
Submitted by Dr T on September 19, 2010 – 5:24pm in Cardiac Risks Question: my dr says I may have year or more to live I aam 83 had rhuematic heart andwonder what I can do to improve I think I am fortunate to get this farmy dr says I may have year or more to live I aam 83 …
Bill Clinton a Vegetarian
Former President Bill Clinton has become a vegetarian and now weighs again what he did in high school, and was recently named PETA’s 2010 Person of the Year. With a history of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and quadruple bypass surgery (CABG), followed by two coronary artery stents (PCI) last winter, Mr. Clinton changed his lifestyle completely once he realized “I …
What are the causes of ventricular arrhythmias, VT, Bigeminy and Trigeminy?
Submitted by Dr T on September 24, 2010 – 8:24am in Your heart rhythm I have blogged about palpitations and VT before. You can read more about that here: https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-pvcs/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/i-am-worried-about-v-tach-ventricular-tachycardia/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/what-are-some-of-the-causes-of-premature-ventricular-contractions-pvcs/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-fainting/ You’ll find these are rather common complaints and most people don’t need treatment, only reassurance once their heart proves OK. Trigeminyc(or Bigeminy) can be caused by a host of factors.There …
I woke up with severe sudden chestpain, but they couldn’t find anything
Submitted by Dr T on October 7, 2010 – 7:26am Question: Info: Age- 18, Female, Had ASD repair when I was 8 years old, normal BP and HR, Good health no other medical conditions. The other night I was woke up out of my sleep with severe chest pains, they pain seemed deep and was worse while I was lying, …
I have Leukemia and chest pains. What could be going on?
Submitted by Dr T on October 20, 2010 – 7:25am Question: i am a 26 yr old female and i have (AML) i had to have a toe amputated and leukemia. i been having some chest pain on the left side that goes into my arm down to my finger tips the feeling of it may be some times felt …
Diet & Exercise to Prevent Heart Disease
Diet & Exercise to Prevent Heart Disease In the United States and most developed countries, CardioVascular Disease (CVD), which includes coronary Artery Disease (CAD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease, is far and away the leading cause of death. Healthy diet Individuals who consume a healthy diet have significantly lower risks of Cardiovascular Disease, including both CAD and stroke. Components of …
My dad has worsening Congestive Heart Failure. What should he do?
Submitted by Dr T on October 26, 2010 – 4:27pm Question: My dad is 74yo with Hx of CAD; 4x CABG (12yrs ago); Atrial Fib (taking warfarin/metoprolol); otherwise very healthy. Over the past year he has had worsening SX of CHF. He was hospitalized July 2010 for this — had 1.5 L fluid drained from his lungs and blood transfusion …
Roasted Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese Gouda and Arugula Pesto
Submitted by Dr T on October 27, 2010 – 7:37am Risotto is one of those entrees you wonder how you lived without for so long. It is not a minor meal, in that it takes both time and effort to make. Today’s recipe has it made with vegetable stock; I prefer chicken on this occasion (left over whole chicken in …