Heart disease?
My husband was told that his heart is weak and not working at maxium level??? This was based on a catherization that was done from the right leg. Also, prior to the proceedure-he was under medication (asprin, blood pressure and diuretiics) When checking his pulse now, it is normal and he functions normally-no weakness or nothing.. He was admitted due to breathing problems. Once he released about 5-10 lbs of water he was fine. Is it possible to have a weak heart when the pulse is normal? What are the signs of congestive heart failure? Is it reversable?? What heart % is normal for a 42 year old man ? Thanks Also, could the meds have caused the slow heart rate??
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Heart efficiency is measured in a term called ejection fraction. A normal heart works @ 65%. I think the threshhold for transplant criteria is 30%, mine is currently 20-25%, but I am not a transplant candidate because I am an alcoholic(recovering) And I still smoke+ I have chronic pancreatitus. At this level walking four block is serious business. P.S. MY pulse is always constant at 73(paced)
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it is possible to have a weak heart but a normal pulse. signs of chf include fatigue, swelling or edema, inability to sleep lying down, shortness of breath and weight gain. it's a chronic disease. its treatable with medication and low sodium diet. from time to time people do have exacerbations or acute episodes where they may require hospitalization like your husband did
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Do you know any vegans with any types of cancer or heart disease
Do you know any vegans with any types of cancer or heart disease?
One of the main reasons I became vegan was because of the book "The China Study," and because of my family's terrible history of heart disease. Our livers just make too much cholesterol on their own, etc. etc. I have scrawny 10 year old cousins with astronomical cholesterol etc..... So I just was curious if anyone out there knew pretty strict vegans who were unlucky enough to "still" get cancer and/or heart disease that would cause heart attacks, angina, etc. Thanks!!! Been vegan 95% of the time since Nov 06 and I love it! I'm Punjabi, which helps, because the ability to eat really spicy Punjabi, Indian, Pakistani, and Thai food makes you never ever ever miss all that meat, dairy, etc.! I love it and feel great!
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NO!
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NO WAY! I don't know any vegan with any type of cancer or heart disease. I'm a proud vegan too. Poor cows, pigs, chickens, foxes, etc. Hopefully the world will change someday!
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yes
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I know a vegan who died of cancer, but he got the cancer first.
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I'm a vegan, and all of my family members are vegans. Everyones healthy. P.s. I've been a vegan since I was four years old (my decision) and I love it too! I just feel healthy.
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I woudln't say I have heart disease, but I do have high cholesterol due to family history. I'd hate to imagine what it would be if I weren't vegan
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One of the main reasons I became vegan was because of the book "The China Study," and because of my family's terrible history of heart disease. Our livers just make too much cholesterol on their own, etc. etc. I have scrawny 10 year old cousins with astronomical cholesterol etc..... So I just was curious if anyone out there knew pretty strict vegans who were unlucky enough to "still" get cancer and/or heart disease that would cause heart attacks, angina, etc. Thanks!!! Been vegan 95% of the time since Nov 06 and I love it! I'm Punjabi, which helps, because the ability to eat really spicy Punjabi, Indian, Pakistani, and Thai food makes you never ever ever miss all that meat, dairy, etc.! I love it and feel great!
Vegetarian & Vegan - 6 Answers
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NO!
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NO WAY! I don't know any vegan with any type of cancer or heart disease. I'm a proud vegan too. Poor cows, pigs, chickens, foxes, etc. Hopefully the world will change someday!
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yes
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I know a vegan who died of cancer, but he got the cancer first.
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I'm a vegan, and all of my family members are vegans. Everyones healthy. P.s. I've been a vegan since I was four years old (my decision) and I love it too! I just feel healthy.
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I woudln't say I have heart disease, but I do have high cholesterol due to family history. I'd hate to imagine what it would be if I weren't vegan
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What is the best diet for people with heart disease,stroke and blood disorders
What is the best diet for people with heart disease,stroke and blood disorders?
I have been considering changing my diet to vegetarian because of my personal and family health history including heart disease, strokes and blood disorders. My boyfriend is overweight and has heart problems and diabetes. What diet would be best for us?
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Low soduim, low fat diet. Stay away from processed food, fast food. Eat lean meat stay away from red meats. Try to bake your food not fry it. Do not add salt. Eat plenty of green vegies
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I have been considering changing my diet to vegetarian because of my personal and family health history including heart disease, strokes and blood disorders. My boyfriend is overweight and has heart problems and diabetes. What diet would be best for us?
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Low soduim, low fat diet. Stay away from processed food, fast food. Eat lean meat stay away from red meats. Try to bake your food not fry it. Do not add salt. Eat plenty of green vegies
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Heart disease
Heart disease.?
When they say its the leading killer of women are they refering to obesity? Or like heart problems.
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lifestyles are the contributing factor. Taking good care of yourself by eating right and exercise you wont be one of the statistics... Obesity is very dangerous to men and women as well..
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Obesity does not help, but I have known skinny people who have had heart attacks and strokes, and fat people with clean arteries. A bad diet is a contributor, but, in my case, it is also genetics.
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The leading killer of women is Heart diseases. They are not taking the symptoms seriously and do not take prompt remedial action.
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These will help to answer your question, just click on them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_disease http://www.causesofheartdisease.com
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When they say its the leading killer of women are they refering to obesity? Or like heart problems.
Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
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lifestyles are the contributing factor. Taking good care of yourself by eating right and exercise you wont be one of the statistics... Obesity is very dangerous to men and women as well..
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Obesity does not help, but I have known skinny people who have had heart attacks and strokes, and fat people with clean arteries. A bad diet is a contributor, but, in my case, it is also genetics.
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The leading killer of women is Heart diseases. They are not taking the symptoms seriously and do not take prompt remedial action.
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These will help to answer your question, just click on them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_disease http://www.causesofheartdisease.com
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Heart Disease
Heart Disease?
I'm curious as to what it is called when you drop dead from a heart attack.. Well I know that you can from anyone but my mother died at 31 from a heart attack. Just like she was gone in seconds. As for my Grandfather who was 52 & my great grandfather who was 60. I want to go talk to a doctor but don't know exactly what it is called. I know there is a name b/c someone told me once I just can't remember.. Any help would be nice.. Thanx
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usally it is called cardiac arrest
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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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its not called nothing when u drop dead from a heart attack. or i never heard it, just tell him how it runs in your family
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I'm curious as to what it is called when you drop dead from a heart attack.. Well I know that you can from anyone but my mother died at 31 from a heart attack. Just like she was gone in seconds. As for my Grandfather who was 52 & my great grandfather who was 60. I want to go talk to a doctor but don't know exactly what it is called. I know there is a name b/c someone told me once I just can't remember.. Any help would be nice.. Thanx
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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usally it is called cardiac arrest
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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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its not called nothing when u drop dead from a heart attack. or i never heard it, just tell him how it runs in your family
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Heart disease
Heart disease?
what percetange of the population has / develop this disease?
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Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Over 1,200 Americans die of coronary heart disease every day
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what percetange of the population has / develop this disease?
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Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases affecting the heart. As of 2007, it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, killing one person every 34 seconds in the United States alone. Over 1,200 Americans die of coronary heart disease every day
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Heart Disease.
Heart Disease.......?
What are the different types of heart diseases? Also Thank You to all who answer =)
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Using the structure of the heart as a guide the following could be diseased: Heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy): This can be damaged by decreased oxygen supply, viral and bacterial infections, or substances being deposited in the heart muscle which should not be there (iron, sarcoid, amyloid). Also for transplanted heart immune system can attack heart leading to rejection. Heart Valves (Valvular Disease): leads to irregular flow of blood pushing fluid into lungs or rest of body. Can cause chest pain, fainting etc. Often heard on heart exam. Seen with echocardiogram. Covering of heart: (Pericardial DIsease) Could be infected, inflamed, full of blood. Blood Vessels in the heart being blocked, breaking, or going into spasm: All can cause decreased blood flow to the heart muscle (heart attack) Strange formation of heart present at birth. (Congenital defects) Heart could be a mirror image of usual heart position, have mismatched valves and chambers etc. Arrythmias: Are often due to structural abnormalities of the heart. Some arrythmias are fatal (ventricular tachycardia), others often require treatment (Atrial fibrillation). I'm sure I've left some out but those are the major areas
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What are the different types of heart diseases? Also Thank You to all who answer =)
Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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Using the structure of the heart as a guide the following could be diseased: Heart Muscle (Cardiomyopathy): This can be damaged by decreased oxygen supply, viral and bacterial infections, or substances being deposited in the heart muscle which should not be there (iron, sarcoid, amyloid). Also for transplanted heart immune system can attack heart leading to rejection. Heart Valves (Valvular Disease): leads to irregular flow of blood pushing fluid into lungs or rest of body. Can cause chest pain, fainting etc. Often heard on heart exam. Seen with echocardiogram. Covering of heart: (Pericardial DIsease) Could be infected, inflamed, full of blood. Blood Vessels in the heart being blocked, breaking, or going into spasm: All can cause decreased blood flow to the heart muscle (heart attack) Strange formation of heart present at birth. (Congenital defects) Heart could be a mirror image of usual heart position, have mismatched valves and chambers etc. Arrythmias: Are often due to structural abnormalities of the heart. Some arrythmias are fatal (ventricular tachycardia), others often require treatment (Atrial fibrillation). I'm sure I've left some out but those are the major areas
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Heart Disease
Heart Disease?
I had a TIA and was sent for a TEE which revealed that I have a hole in my heart , MVP w/ regugitation and 1 othe vavle problem. My bp stays at 90/60 but drops. I pass out a lot. My dr. wants to wait for me to have another TIA before he does any kind of surgery. My quality of life is going downhill.....HELP!!!
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What is your question? What do you want help with? Your quality of life?
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I would go and see a cardiologist or another for a second opion. But having trouble breathing or becoming very tired for no reason would be a concern.
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Get a different doctor and soon! A TIA is a small stroke another could be a full stroke and either way they can/do cause brain damage. I have had a valve replaced and if necessary it isn't a bad surgery overall, not to say the hole in your heart wouldn't make it more complicated, although I have a couple friends who have had holes also and no long lasting problems to my knowledge. I'd see a good cardiologist and maybe even a geneticist to see if there are other conditions that could be adding to your health issues. I had low blood pressure until the valve needed to be replaced also
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I had a TIA and was sent for a TEE which revealed that I have a hole in my heart , MVP w/ regugitation and 1 othe vavle problem. My bp stays at 90/60 but drops. I pass out a lot. My dr. wants to wait for me to have another TIA before he does any kind of surgery. My quality of life is going downhill.....HELP!!!
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What is your question? What do you want help with? Your quality of life?
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I would go and see a cardiologist or another for a second opion. But having trouble breathing or becoming very tired for no reason would be a concern.
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Get a different doctor and soon! A TIA is a small stroke another could be a full stroke and either way they can/do cause brain damage. I have had a valve replaced and if necessary it isn't a bad surgery overall, not to say the hole in your heart wouldn't make it more complicated, although I have a couple friends who have had holes also and no long lasting problems to my knowledge. I'd see a good cardiologist and maybe even a geneticist to see if there are other conditions that could be adding to your health issues. I had low blood pressure until the valve needed to be replaced also
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Heart disease
Heart disease?????????????
How much junk food would you have to eat daily to be in danger of having a heart attack or deveopling heart disease before the age of 20? Iv'e started getting really worried about what i eat, im a healthy weight but i eat alot of junk food, which is worse, excessive drinking of beer, smoking or a high fat diet? I dont smoke and i only drink occasionally, i also excerise very often.
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Don't worry too much. If you are really concerned, go visit the doctor. You can very easily decrease blood pressure by taking in good food, even if you get high blood pressure. Don't consume more salts than needed. Decrease fat content in foods and you'll be back to normal in no time. Just in case you want more detailed note on what kind of diets you might have to take... http://www.explainstuff.com/2010/06/16/high-blood-pressure-diets-foods-to-avoid-short-article/ Not trying to scare you, but I saw there was also an article there , which explains how high blood pressure could also cause heart attacks...Read it if you have time... you don't lose anything by spending a couple of minutes... http://www.explainstuff.com/2010/06/06/heart-attack-symptoms-misdiagnosis-and-warning-signs-medical-article/
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it depends upon your genetics and age and exercising habits.
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Junk food causes a third of heart attacks - study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Diets heavy in fried foods, salty snacks and meat account for about 35 percent of heart attacks globally. Their study of 52 countries showed that people who ate a "Western" diet based on meat, eggs and junk food were more likely to have heart attacks, while those who ate more fruits and vegetables had a lower risk. The study supports previous findings that show junk food and animal fats can cause heart disease, and especially heart attacks. Cholesterol called oxycholesterol is virtually unknown to the public and may be the most serious cardiovascular health threat of all. Fried and processed food, particularly fast food, contains high amounts of oxycholesterol
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How much junk food would you have to eat daily to be in danger of having a heart attack or deveopling heart disease before the age of 20? Iv'e started getting really worried about what i eat, im a healthy weight but i eat alot of junk food, which is worse, excessive drinking of beer, smoking or a high fat diet? I dont smoke and i only drink occasionally, i also excerise very often.
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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Don't worry too much. If you are really concerned, go visit the doctor. You can very easily decrease blood pressure by taking in good food, even if you get high blood pressure. Don't consume more salts than needed. Decrease fat content in foods and you'll be back to normal in no time. Just in case you want more detailed note on what kind of diets you might have to take... http://www.explainstuff.com/2010/06/16/high-blood-pressure-diets-foods-to-avoid-short-article/ Not trying to scare you, but I saw there was also an article there , which explains how high blood pressure could also cause heart attacks...Read it if you have time... you don't lose anything by spending a couple of minutes... http://www.explainstuff.com/2010/06/06/heart-attack-symptoms-misdiagnosis-and-warning-signs-medical-article/
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it depends upon your genetics and age and exercising habits.
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Junk food causes a third of heart attacks - study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Diets heavy in fried foods, salty snacks and meat account for about 35 percent of heart attacks globally. Their study of 52 countries showed that people who ate a "Western" diet based on meat, eggs and junk food were more likely to have heart attacks, while those who ate more fruits and vegetables had a lower risk. The study supports previous findings that show junk food and animal fats can cause heart disease, and especially heart attacks. Cholesterol called oxycholesterol is virtually unknown to the public and may be the most serious cardiovascular health threat of all. Fried and processed food, particularly fast food, contains high amounts of oxycholesterol
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