Wednesday, January 28, 2009

heart disease

heart disease?
my brother was just been diagnose with heart disease.how long does people with heart disease live for
Heart Diseases - 8 Answers
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it all depends on the condition of the disease...
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there isn't enough info here for us to tell. Depending on how advanced the disease is, if your brother is able to take meds for high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol, he could live MANY years. like 30 or 40. but i can't tell from what you told us.
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just to tell you, even if doctors told him waht disease it was, dont treat it like a death sentence. . each case is specifific, even though i dont know your specific situation, i just want you to know that even if someone tell you that he had a year to live or 5 years to live. .. that doesnt matter, because it is different for each person and dont let anyone tell you there is an expiration date on someone that you love! XO
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it depends on many things -- first of all, his age and general health not counting the heart problem. His weight, the amount of exercise he gets. What is the diagnosis, what kind of heart disease. I was diagnosed over seven years ago with cardiomyopathy and had only 20% of the left ventricle of my heart functioning properly. With medications it is now up to 45 %. I watch my diet, and am slowly losing weight, restrict my salt intake and walk alot. My doctor tells me I could live to be 90 or better.
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Everyone is different. I had quad bipass 11yrs ago, I'm still here!
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Me and you are having alot in common. I know it wasn't heart disease but 7 months ago my father had a heart attack. One doctor said his heart was so deteriorated he was not going to make it long. We went to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the doctor there said he could perform a quaddruple bypass. They did it, he recovered, and is healthy and active as ever today. Tell him to seek second opinions, they could really help because what one doctor thinks might be wrong and what another one thinks could greatly benefit him. God bless you and him.
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it is depend on your brother disease,please give more information, for example if your brother have heart failure,he could live for 5 years without any cardiac transplantation.
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Like everyone said, it depends on the disease and you dont always have to die from it, but he will probably be on medication for a long time, if it is really serious.



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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:06 AM

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Heart Disease

Heart Disease?
I am wondering if there are any women out there under the age of 30 who have Heart Disease? And if so how were you diagnosed?
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I'm 36 now, but I was diagnosed at 18 months old when I started walking. I would get across the room and sit down, refusing to move and had a slight blue color to my lips. Mother took me to to the family doctor for an exam. He did an xray to ease her mind -- and 2 months later I was having open heart surgery



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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:05 AM

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Heart Disease

Heart Disease?
Hi. I have to find a controverial topic about heart disease and discuss the pros and cons. I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas for a topic. Thank you.
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There are no pros in heart disease.
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i would have to agree with the 1st person, no pros in heart disease, only cons.
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This may sound weird, but a heart attack was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. Although I don't recommend one to anyone, It definitely changed my life for the good. I consistently exercise and eat right. Take more time for my loved ones. Have a more profound out look on Eternal Life. I do wish I would have changed prior. You can read my story at: http://mydjconnection.com/articles/2005/11/16/community/news2.txt
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you can clear your doubts and you can get all type of answers for your questions about heart problems and etc....etc... in http://www.theheartdiseases.com...... If you’re male and you lead an inactive lifestyle you probably have at least 3 risk factors associated with heart disease. I know, I know, you feel fine but so do most people before they have a heart attack. Unfortunately, most people find out they have heart disease the day they are admitted in to hospital, and they are the lucky ones! Ladies, don’t think this is just something for men to worry about (as it has been in the past). Women, as well as men, are more likely to die of heart disease than of any type of cancer. for more details please visit ....http://www.theheartdiseases.com
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This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself



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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:04 AM

Friday, January 16, 2009

Heart disease

Heart disease?
Why, besides death/diagnosis statistics and low awareness, is heart disease a current health concern in 2008? I think: It's not as widely publicized as cancer and many women are unaware of their great risk.
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heart disease is one of the biggest lifestyle related diseases in the world accounting for millions of deaths each year. the number one reason why it is so prevalent is our diets. A large percentage of the western population is obese. We consume too much saturated fats and too many refined carbohydrates. Heart disease is becoming an even bigger concern as we are starting to see its effects in developing countries. this is due to globalisation. Fatty, sugary foods are cheaper then healthier options. It is our personal choice as to what we eat and many people just dont care of dont have the time


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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:04 AM

Monday, January 12, 2009

How would you know if you had cardio myopathyh or any other ind of heart disease

How would you know if you had cardio myopathyh or any other ind of heart disease?
If you've had a heart disease, what kind of symptoms did you have.
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Heart diseases are best diagnosed by a competent cardiologist after doing a thorough cardio workup including lab work and EKG. Self-diagnosis is risky. The person who diagnoses and treats themself has a fool for a physician and an idiot for a patient.
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Cardiomyopathy is just bad luck for the most part. Most people don't have symptoms unless the heart function gets really bad



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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:03 AM

Thursday, January 8, 2009

The body mass index, I, can be used to determine an individuals risk of heart disease. An index less then 25 i

The body mass index, I, can be used to determine an individuals risk of heart disease. An index less then 25 i?
The body mass index, I, can be used to determine an individuals risk of heart disease. An index less then 25 indicates a low risk. The body mass index is given by the formula: I= 700w/H^2 where w=weight and H=height in inches. Francis weighs 173 pounds and stands 74 inches tall. What is his BMI? Find an inequality describing all weights W that Francis can have and be in low-risk category.
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BMI: 22.1 Inequality: W < 25 (this is just for heart disease, I don't know if your teacher also wants you to use a BMI chart from online, because you also have to take into consideration that going too far below 25 isn't healthy) By the way, what this question is suggesting really isn't true, BMI has no correlation to heart disease. Bodybuilders are considered overweight by BMI because of their heavy weights from muscle mass, but they are in very good health condition


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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:02 AM

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Is it possible to get heart disease at the age of 14

Is it possible to get heart disease at the age of 14?
once in a while i have heart/chest pains (like something's squeezing my heart). i feel it when i'm running, after i finish running, or even when i haven't exercised and i'm just sitting, reading a book...it comes out of nowhere. i was thinking that i might have angina, but i'm not sure because the symptoms for angina are pretty similar to anemia and i have thalassemia trait. or could it be some other heart disease?
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Anything is possible but very unlikely.
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Could be mitral valve prolapse, your symptoms sound just like mine. I have had it since childhood. I have to take anti-biotics when I go to the dentist because of it. That is really the worst thing about it, other than the occasional little chest pains, which are rare for me now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitral_valve_prolapse From the Wikipedia link above: "many people with MVPS benefit from non-drug interventions, such as increased fluid and sodium intake, avoiding adrenalin-like substances found in many over-the-counter medications, avoiding caffeine, and getting regular cardiovascular exercise." Cutting caffeine really helped me. However, you should not rely on me for a diagnosis. If you have health insurance you should go to your doctor and tell them every symptom you have. EVERY one, even if you think it is not related. Cardiac diseases are complex and misdiagnosis can happen. At the very least you should have a stress test done. Good luck!
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You might have MVP and/or palpitations, it is possible to have heart disease, but at your age it's not likely. However, you need to see a specialist. Have a stress test, EKG, and a cardiac ultrasound to rule out anything serious.
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It is extraordinarily unlikely that you have heart disease in the sense of angina. It takes some time to collect plaques in arteries and create blockages significant enough to cause problems. That said, I have heard of very, very rare cases of people having true heart disease in their 20's. (very rare) Other problems like congenital (things you are born with) heart problems are possible however. Sometimes you are born with a malformation of the heart that goes undetected for years. The mitral valve prolapse issue is virtually a non-issue as it is a condition that requires no treatment, there is no need to have it periodically checked, most cardiologists do not recommend antibiotics with dental treatment, and there is no change in life expectancy with those who have MVP...therefore, it is mostly an interesting physical finding, without symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic "In most people, mitral valve prolapse is harmless and doesn't require treatment or changes in lifestyle. It also doesn't shorten your life expectancy." At this point a stress test is not going to be helpful yet. The first step is a visit to your regular doctor. He/she will probably do an EKG and a physical exam. He/she may refer you for an echo-cardiogram (ultra sound of the heart). This study will demonstrate how the heart contracts, its structure, and the movement of the valves. This is a simple, noninvasive test that has high yield. By the way, there are other conditions that can cause your symptoms too. The most common is exercise induced asthma.
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yeah ofcourse, even a 14 year old can get a heart disease. but in your case might not be it. there are different types of heart diseases. my brother in law had a heart surgery at the age of abt 9. i recomend you to visit this website: http://www.medhelp.org/lib/attackan.htm and i sincerely hope you will not suffer a heart disease. take care of your heart


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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:01 AM

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Are we all ticking cancer or heart disease patients waiting to happen

Are we all ticking cancer or heart disease patients waiting to happen?
Isn't it only a matter of time from birth until we get the news that we either have cancer, heart disease or else die of a freak accident? (for the most part, I know there are other things as well) Should we keep this in mind to prepare for the inevitable so we don't take the news so hard when it happens?
Cancer - 5 Answers
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http://www3.cancer.gov/atlasplus/ http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1098994230228.html?gclid=CLev9fmW758CFZdM5QodhglBdQ
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You are a thinking person. A thinking person realizes that humans are not immortal. Of course something happens to each of us eventually. It has been predicted that all people will develop a malignancy if they live long enough. This is why I think religions has always been popular with humans. Religions that promise eternal life - Egyptian, Christian, Muslim - have always attracted people.
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Good luck with that mental preparation thing. Sure, if we live long enough, we'll likely develop a chronic illness. Sometimes, it's an acute or undiagnosed condition that gets us. The massive coronary or stroke. You'd have to avoid doctor visits for many years to live with some undiagnosed heart/vascular disease these days.
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Well yes we are all going to die, and likely from those illnesses, but while you're still healthy you should be thinking about pleasant things, instead of thinking about preparing to get the news that you have cancer, why not think about fields with flowers, and puppies and kittens, and bluebell woods. Cross the bridge when you come to it



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Posted by Heart Disease at 9:01 AM
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