Tuesday, September 28, 2010

is there symptons for heart disease

is there symptons for heart disease?
I know that my cholesterol level have been high for years,but i feel fine.My doctor tells me that i'm at risk for heart disease.What are the symptons?Or do the doctors have to run test?
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There are many symptoms because there are many different things that are classified as heart disease. The have them all listed here - http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57855.htm?z=1675_00000_1034_tn_02
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With no symptoms a stress test and ECG would help rule it out.
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You should go to the doctor and have them give you and EKG, and other tests, and they'll be able to tell you. There could be no symptoms until it's too late. Some symptoms are heart cramps, palpatations, shortness of breath, feeling of weight on the chest.
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Doctors have to run tests. The symptoms are when it has progressed beyond "disease" and "risk" to "attack" and "diagnosis". To lower your cholesterol level naturally, you may want to learn about the effect of insulin overproduction on cholesterol overproduction. Check out "Entering the Zone" by Barry Sears, Ph.D. For basic information on hyperinsulinemia, check out www.mayoclinic.com and search for hyperinsulinemia.
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Unfortunately, there are no real symptoms of heart disease. The dr can run tests, and say you're at risk for heart disease, but as a patient, you won't know until you're in the ER suffering from a heart attack! My husband is a cardiac patient and we knew he had high blood pressure, and was very high risk for heart disease, but until he had his heart attack, no dr would prescribe the medications he is on now. Until then, he was just on his blood pressure medication. The best way to avoid heart disease, and this is what my husband's cardio dr told us....Watch your diet, exercise, don't smoke. These are guaranteed ways to prevent heart attacks or heart disease, but it does decrease the odds!
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I think your High Cholesterol is your big warning! Ask your Dr to help you get healthier now with correct diet, tests and possible medication. Good luck! FYI-http://health.yahoo.com/topic/cholesterol/overview/article/healthwise/hw115434
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The doctor did run a relevant test and informed you of the result. You can strongly influence the outcome. There are different signs and symptoms of heart disease. Some symptoms are clear and simple, some are vague and easily confused with indigestion. A few examples are 1) arrythmia e.g. heart racing, or giving a kind of lurch. 2) Pain during exercise. 3) Chest pain. 4) Pain in an arm or shoulder or back if persistent, especially after or during stress or exercise. I feel that lifestyle is a major opportunity for us all to reduce risk of heart disease dramatically. The most recent thinking seems to be that saturated fat is the main way to mess up the cholesterol situation. Frequent exercise, but not to excess. Good food. Sleep. Avoiding anger, fear, depression and extended or extreme stress. Mediation, maybe. Get a leaflet or book(s) on dealing with maintaining a healthy heart.
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shortness of breath lungs fill up weight loss etc its call congestive heart failure

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Is insomnia caused by heart disease

Is insomnia caused by heart disease?
I am unable to sleep and my MD will not give me sleeping pills. She said to change my lifestyle! I disagree, and know that my sleeplessness is a result of heart disease.
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While it's true that many heart patients suffer from insomnia, it can be caused (or aggravated) by many things. You don't give a lot of details, such as what heart condition you have or what aspects of your lifestyle your doctor wants you to change, so I can only offer a few suggestions. Avoid caffeine and chocolate at least 5 hours before bed. Avoid exercise or strenuous activities/chores at least 2 hours before bed. Avoid taking daytime naps. Do something before bed that relaxes you, both physically and mentally, such as a warm bath, a good book, etc. Warm milk, herbal teas, light snacks (not a heavy meal), etc. also help. When you feel tired, go to bed. If you haven't fallen asleep in an hour or two, get back up until you feel tired again. It's suggested that you turn off the TV and lights, but some people have more difficulty in the quiet and dark. If you find you must have sound, try using a radio with soothing "elevator" music, or a TV show that's boring (Perry Mason used to work for me!). If you must have light and don't want the TV on, use only a small night light or two, or leave the light on in the bathroom or closet. If it's feasible for you, a lot of people find having a lighted fish tank in the bedroom very helpful (watching the fish is often very tranquil). If you find it harder to breathe when you're lying flat because of your heart condition, use extra pillows or you may even need to sleep in a recliner. The remedy you choose will depend on the root cause of your sleeplessness. If you've tried these things and still cannot get to sleep or stay asleep, I'd strongly suggest you get a different doctor. Occasional insomnia is common, and people who suffer an occasional sleepless night really shouldn't resort to medications as most can be addicting. Chronic insomnia, however, is a very real problem and can affect every aspect of your life. Becoming dependent on sleeping medication is far preferable to chronic insomnia, and many medications are safe for heart patients. In my opinion, your physician is being judgmental about your problem. Some doctors view insomnia as a sort of character weakness, like you either want to "drop out" of life, avoid your problems, or are just drug seeking. This is just not always the case. With a heart condition, I can't recommend you take an over-the-counter sleeping pill, and they aren't meant for chronic insomnia anyway. See another doctor. When you call to make an appointment, tell their nurse why you need to see them and ask if the doctor might help with your problem (to avoid seeing another doctor like the one you already have). In the meantime, keep a sleep "diary" to show the doctor. Record how much you sleep each night, times, etc., and what you've tried so far. If the first medication he prescribes doesn't work, or doesn't work well, you can call him and let him prescribe something else. It could take a while, but with the right doctor, one who's compasionate and knowledgeable, there IS a solution for you. I also have a heart condition and had suffered from insomnia for many years, even before the heart condition. My doctor prescribed a couple of things that didn't help, then essentially "blew me off". I finally changed doctors. I'm now on Klonipin 0.5 mg (a small dose) and Temazepam 30 mg, and I easily and safely sleep 7 or more hours per night. I know it makes a world of difference getting a good night's sleep. I hope this helps you. Good luck and sweet dreams!

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Monday, September 20, 2010

should a heart disease patient use the electronic cigarette

should a heart disease patient use the electronic cigarette?
My mom has had a triple bypass & a heart attack, but she still struggles with wanting a cigarette. Are the non-nicotine electronic cigarettes safe for her?
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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I've never seen evidence that it hurts in any way. It may help her to eventually quit altogether.
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Smoke is the worst thing for your mum so if that's the alternative almost anything else would be better. Nicotine is a stimulant so needs to be used with caution, just like caffeine, by vulnerable people. Apart from that there are no known serious harms caused by vapour and if it keeps your mum happy and off the cigs then it's worth considering as a harm reduction strategy.
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I am pretty sure that even the nicotine electronic cigarette fluid would be fine as well. Nicotine is as harmful as caffiene. I dont know much about heart disease but if she can drink coffee she can smoke a electronic cigarette. Its the other 4000 chemicals in cigarettes that are harmful. You can get alot of info and places to buy them at http://www.ecigsavings.com/about-electronic-cigarettes-benefits/ goodluck and hope your mom gets better

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

How can stem cell research help with congenital heart disease? Can research help children already born

How can stem cell research help with congenital heart disease? Can research help children already born?
My nephew was born with a hole in his heart and two defective valves. The hole was repaired with surgery. One valve was stretced to do the job. The other defective valve was left alone. The stretched valve will likely have to be replaced soon. And so will the unrepaired valve. The doctors think they will replace them with artificial valves or animal valves as he grows. With stem cell research are they thinking it may be possible to repair valves now or in the future?
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Stem cells are a special type of cells found in the embryo that can differentiate into any type of cell. Indeed there have been studies that show the possibility of heart valves created from stem cells, but i know that researchers did that on animals ans the valves did function great in vivo more than 4 months. In the future, i am almost certain that it will work form human beings as well (if it doesn't already). So definitely, stem cells can be used for valve replacement, but when and where... i don't know. Stem cells are amazing cells! They are expected to cure cancer and any broken or lost tissues

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Is there a heart disease where the heart gets weaker and weaker until the host dies

Is there a heart disease where the heart gets weaker and weaker until the host dies?
If there is, could I have the name please? I need it for the story I'm writing on and I think it would be pretty unprofessional if I didn't name the character's disease.
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Heart failure.
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A pathogen? Not that I know of. There are medical causes for those symptoms, but no host/parasite relationship that describes that. Congestive heart failure is a good one, which typically happens to older people who have a history of high blood pressure. It also happens to people who are just too darn old--after a hundred years of beating nonstop every single day, your heart just kind of gets tired and gives up. That's termed congestive heart failure as well. Pathogens don't tend to take up residence in the heart. Too much blood flowing by, which makes it hard to latch onto anything and also too many immune cells come through to allow any pathogens. If your main character isn't elderly, then I would suggest changing it from heart failure. Besides congenital heart defects, young people don't usually suffer from heart disease. Maybe lymphoma would be better. That has general weakness which eventually kills a person (not in all cases, but in many). There's a lot of chemo involved in that. How about an inoperable brian tumor? Sort of classic tragedy tale, but it does the job. A brain tumor can have pretty much any symptom you can invent, since the brain controls everything. If you're stuck on heart defect, here's a description of congenital heart disease: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_heart_defect
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One respondent has suggested 'heart failure' by which I am certain that she means systolic heart failure but this does not cause the heart to weaken and the host to eventually die. In 1985 the diagnosis of systolic heart failure had a mortality rate equal to that of most cancers but we simply have too many medications available today that are able to strengthen the 'failing' heart. The closest diagnosis to what you are looking for is a dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy may have a specific cause but most often it is idiopathic meaning that the cause is not known. The heart muscle gradually thins out as the left ventricular chamber increases in size which weakens its ability to pump blood. Dilated cardiomyopathy may be treatable but it is difficult to treat. If I may be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

How much (and how) do you tell young children about a family member's heart disease and upcoming surgery

How much (and how) do you tell young children about a family member's heart disease and upcoming surgery?
I'm a good mom to an in tact family. The children are 9 and 6. Usually common sense parenting is a no brainer for me and I know what to include and what they don't need to know based on age appropriateness. This is new territory and it's an immediate family member, so I don't want to exclude what they need to know, but to be too inclusive will only horrify them. How would you explain open heart surgery to children that young?
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i would tell them that the family member has a bad heart and the doctors are going to try to fix it.
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Just tell them that who ever it is is sick and they need to go to the hospital so the doctor can make them better and that they will need to stay in the hospital for a few days and then get lots of rest after.
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i wouldnt tell them if they will notice the absence of this person then just say they have a bad or poorly heart and are going to the doctors over night or for how ever long after the operation tell them only if its good news. if there heart will still be a problem dont tell them about it dont tell them about th operation before hand, itl just worry them.
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Tell them, Daddy is going to have his broken heart fixed, so he can live a long and healthy life. Don't go into what they will be doing, just glorify it for them. Do tell them he will be cut, as that may freak them out, seeing his stitched up front (if Hubby is like mine, and parades around). Especially if they see him over the next day or two after the surgery, explain that the machines are helping him. I love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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My uncle was diagnosed with congestive heart failure - he is only in his 30s. What we told his kids - 7 and 12 - Daddy's heart isn't working like its supposed to. The doctors are working on it to make it better. Just like when you broke your arm. Remember going to the doctor? How he fixed it. Thats whats going on with daddy. We have had to answer more questions from the older one than the younger one. i don't know if that is helpful or not. Either way I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. I wish you well.
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I think you need to be open and explain everything. Explain exactly what is wrong and how they are going to fix it. Explain the recovery process and when Daddy will be better. Explain what Daddy is going to be like and what will be different when he comes home. Explain in a way that doesn't include the fear of losing Daddy. Most kids are not going to equate surgery with being risky or a chance of not surviving and that is a blessing. I tried to keep my kids sheltered from their Dad's injuries and how bad they were. When he came home and couldn't walk or feed himself my kids had serious adjustment issues. They couldn't sleep by themselves without nightmares. They woke constantly to be reassured Daddy was still there. They suffered in school, and became clingy. I watched all 3 slowly work through their own depression due to what happened. We ended up hiring a family counselor to come into our home to help work through the changes with our children and it was a long tough road. I thought sheltering them was the best plan because of I was afraid of them being horrified and not understanding. In other words I didn't give them enough credit.
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as much as they ask, this is a good chance to educate them & I would fear that if you hide facts that it may breed mistrust. my heart is with you and your husband.
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First of all, you have my prayers for your family member. I wish them a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I've always tried to keep the medical explanation to terms they can understand. While your 6 yr old may only need to know that Grammy has to go to the hospital to have an operation and that they're going to put a bandaid on her heart, but that the doctors are going to try and make her all better; your 9 yr old may need some more details and reassurance. Telling them that Grammy's heart is sick and isn't working right so the doctors want to go in and fix it is a good start, but they may need more assurance that the doctors are going to do everything they can to make sure that Grammy gets through this alright and that she heals very soon. At that age, they are beginning to understand what surgery means and that it can lead to death, so be prepared to answer the inevitable "will she die?" However, keeping the conversation as simple as possible will help you the most. Once you start getting those blank stares, go back and try & explain them in a simpler way (ie: "Grammy's heart needs fixed" as opposed to "Grammy has heart disease"). I tried to find some sites or articles online that would help you, but everything I typed in was either about helping a child deal with their own upcoming surgery or dealing with Mommy's plastic surgery (ugh!). I've listed a site below that talks about helping a child when a parent is sick & in the hospital. I hope it helps.
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Hi Mozz. I'm very sorry that you are in this situation and I hope everything works out great for your husband. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. As for your question, I agree w/ the first answer. Short and sweet. They are 6 and 9 so you can throw in a little more detail but not too much. Let them know it's serious but keep it simple. Good luck
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hey mozz. i agree with everyone else that a very simple "he's sick and the doctors are going to fix his heart to make him better," is the way to go. adding in as much detail as you can about what to expect during his recovery, or when they see him in the hospital what he'll physically look like. so i have nothing useful to add. but i thought i'd violate the guidelines and answer anyway just to wish you guys well. come back and tell us when he's better.
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I personally would keep it simple. Yes, they DO need to know and you already know that, but how much.......that is the question. I would probably handle it something like this,"So and So is going to have his heart fixed by the doctors tomorrow (or whenever). His heart is sick, kind of like when you get sick, so the doctors are going to try to make it better". Just simple. I would answer any questions they had, but not with too much detail. just me...... Good luck, praying for y'all.
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Well, going back 50 years, or so, and recalling similar episodes while growing up... if memory serves, it's very difficult for kids to fully understand what's really going on. I think the best thing is to tell them that Dad is going to the hospital to get some important work done to him. Keep it simple, in other words. To them, it's nearly impossible to fully grasp the gravity of the situation. I know how tough it is for you, but there's no need to burden them with any details. Just tell them that everything will be okay and hope and pray that it will be. They will be just fine knowing that mom is confident that everything will be okay (even if she isn't all that confident)... know what I mean?

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Can a person with heart disease take Mirapex

Can a person with heart disease take Mirapex?
If a heart patient has restless leg syndrome, can he take Mirapex ?
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Just a wild idea but instead of asking 13 year old kids on Yahoo Answers, you MIGHT want to call your doctor or pharmacist instead.
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Check with a Docotr or Pharmacist
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist...
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Mirapex appears to be safe for patients with heart disease, however, Mirapex does caution: Before taking pramipexole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: Â· the stomach medicines cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac, Zantac 75), or metoclopramide (Reglan); Â· the heart medicines diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac), verapamil (Verelan, Calan), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide), or quinidine (Quinaglute, Cardioquin, Quinidex, others); Â· the malaria and leg cramp medicine quinine (Quinamm); or Â· a medication used to treat mania, schizophrenia, other psychiatric conditions, and nausea and vomiting, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), promazine (Sparine), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), thiothixene (Navane), haloperidol (Haldol), and others. â€¢ You may require special monitoring or a dosage adjustment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above Also, if your patient is over 65, Mirapex may cause hallucinations. As a dopamine substitute, Mirapex is supposed to be effective agtainst Parkinson's Disease.
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A site I use for work for drug interactions says to let your doc know if you have heart disease or heart problems when taking Mirapex. If you can't see a doc, at least call the pharmacy near you and ask them.. they'll be able to tell you.
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Please see the webpage fr more details on Mirapex. Consult the doctor.
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Mirapex is a terrible, horrible, extremely awful drug. Using a dopamine agonist to treat RLS is bordering malpractice in my opinion. Tell your doctor he's a quack and I don't care what the makers of the drug say. I've taken it and I speak from education as well as experience. Avoid it like the plague! It's not a drug reaction or interaction, it's the usefulness of it in the first place in question. Most doctors are too lazy to be able to accurately diagnose RLS. Prescribing a drug that will cause an overproduction of dopamine to someone that does not need it is opening the door to HUGE problems. Doctors hand out drugs like candy. They think that if the drug whore; aka the drug rep, does not tell them about the side effects then they must not exist. Ask your Doctor how he knows you have RLS and if he is absolutely sure. Also ask him what causes RLS, if he says he has no idea then run like the wind. Mirapex is effective in treating Young Onset Parkinsonâ€™s Disease and the fluctuations in dopamine associated with it; That is a known fact. Using it for RLS is throwing it against the wall to see if it sticks. Trust me, not only won't it stick, it may burn the wall down. You have been warned. One last note, there are drug interactions with a host of common heart medications such as Digoxin and Cardizem to name a couple. If you decide to take it, make sure your Doc/Pharmacist knows what drugs you or whomever you are speaking of is taking.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Shingles Contagious for someone with a low immune system /heart disease

Shingles Contagious for someone with a low immune system /heart disease? ?
I am a Personal Care Attendant for a girl that has Autism, she currently has Shingles. I am concerned with my already low immune system and heart disease that I may get infected. She is ichy and of course I need to help her wash her hands. I am to wondering if I should tell my employer that they need to find someone else to watch my client at least for a couple of days? Any suggestions? Please help!
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Be careful, people with compromised immune systems are susceptible to to whole host of things including shingles. Be honest and tell you employer you don't feel safe caring for someone with shingles. hope this helped~
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I agree that you should make efforts to protect your health. At the same time, research on things to improve your immune system. There are so many choices on this Internet. You can always go to a local naturopath. My children no longer have autism from things I learned on this Internet, so do some research and get your immune system back up before you get too sick to have the energy to do so

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