Thursday, April 28, 2011

Can someone give a woman's heart disease/problem that fits this criteria

Can someone give a woman's heart disease/problem that fits this criteria?
I want to write some fiction about a middle-aged woman that has some sudden severe heart trouble (preferably a heart attack) and then lives through that only to find out she has some serious and deadly heart condition that will require a transplant to avoid death. Prior to all of this, the woman was very healthy by all appearances. Had just a little manageable hypertension, but didn't smoke, nor did she have a cholesterol problem, and she was not overweight. Can anyone give me a condition or so that fits all of that criteria? Thanks so much in advance!
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if she required a heart transplant, she would have some major symptoms most likely. Unless the heart attack caused like severe damage that made the heart unable to work, then maybe she would need a heart transplant.
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Ventricular fibrillation would make a good attack. People often fall over unconscious and wake up on their own, if they survive it. I believe dilated cardiomyopathy can sometimes need a heart transplant and can cause ventricular fibrillation. Before this she may have noticed light cases of shortness of breath but passed it off as being out of shape.
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A viral infection can damage the heart to the point of needing a heart transplant; try searching for viral myocarditis

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Why did Eddie Guerrero die from heart disease

Why did Eddie Guerrero die from heart disease?
acute heart failure arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. ? was it because he took so many drugs in his earlier life?
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Because Eddie had a wild life, his use to drink and do drugs and that all caught up to him, sadly to say. R.I.P. Eddie
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He was taking drugs right up until the day he died. thats what pro wrestling does to many wrestlers
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After a car accident he had an addiction to painkillers and took them with alcohol. I guess all that from the past caught up with him.
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@Hazza. Thats a lie. He did take a lot of drugs, but he was clean for the last few years of his career. But yes. It was probably due to the drugs and alcohol. He had a serious problem. He was in a serious car accident, he would drink all the time, and took a lot of pain killers. Of course this was around 2000? He was released by WWF, and his wife, Vickie left him, so he resorted to getting off the drugs and alcohol and was clean since. Then WWF rehired him after he went to rehab and its probably why he got the push and eventually winning the tag, US, and World title. Then Vickie and Eddie got remarried because he dealt with his problem. So he was clean during his last few years. But, there was so much of the drugs and alcohol in his system, its still got the best of him. That just proves that if you start using it and stop, it will still remains in your body. One of the reasons why his death was so emotional because everyone knew he had fought his demons, but still died. And if you combine alcohol and pills, your going to get a heart problem, which is why they always recommend to not consume both at the same time. So I believe, that he did take painkillers and drank at the same time, which was the cause of his heart disease.
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He was a drug addict. He cheated on Vickie, got a another woman pregnant while they were married. Once a drug addict always a drug addict. His heart just gave out.
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Eddie( and others) did becaome addicted to pain killers and di comsume a lot of alcohol early in his career. That took a great toll on his heart. He did conquer his demons and was clean and sober when he passed away. A bit of little known Eddie trivia. It was Dean Malenko, Chirs Benoit and Chris Jericho who got Eddie released from WWE before. They told management about his problem. VKM told Eddie if he wanted to work for him he had to go to rehab and he did. So I guess you could say those 3 guys saved Eddie

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

How much of an impact do cholesterol levels have on coronary heart disease

How much of an impact do cholesterol levels have on coronary heart disease?
And also, what are the most effective potential public health approaches that can be taken to reduce cholesterol as a risk factor?
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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Not much at all. In fact the Lipid Hypothesis has been disproven over and over again. It remains alive due to the "saving of face", monetary reasons , political reasons.
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Ignore "Lisa L". This is a person whose sole source of medical information (not "knowledge") is a group run by a person whose degree is is fitness, not medicine. Numerous double blinded, placebo controlled studies have shown that lowering cholesterol in high risk patients reduces the risk of heart attack. Possible public health approaches: 1) education about healthy diets (low fat, whole grain, etc.) 2) education about healthy cooking that tastes good 3) encourage use of healthy alternatives to trans fats, etc

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

If it turns out that i have coronary heart disease

If it turns out that i have coronary heart disease?
what treatments are available? the idea of surgery scares me but i hear they dont do that unless its a last resort. i was hopin the medication would help since it could be costochondrias but im still having chest pains like before so saturday i see him again too see if my blood pressure went down from 180/91. i have a history of heart problems in my family and high blood pressure problems as well. also does this cause a shorter life span or anything bad like that?
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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They can bring your blood pressure down with medications, but so can you with deep meditation. I showed my brother how to drop his 10-15 points in about 2 minutes. You basically self-hypnotize yourself into a restful place -- if you like the water, then see yourself floating on it with a clear sky, maybe the twinkling of stars and a cheshire moon at dusk; you are warm and comfortable, but you are floating on the water. In control. It is the peace you create that will lower the BP. I had a heart attack 6 years ago. I weighed 128 at 5'3" and cholesterol of 180 with bp of 110/80 or so -- absolutely no reason to have an attack, except genetics... my dad's side. He died at age 77 of heart failure. I take care of myself, have my regular 6 months check-ups; take vytorin and plavix. I had a surgery where they put a stent in a clogged artery. The pains I was having before were angina, they were gone. The pains you are having are a precursor to a heart attack; angina is a warning -- so get to a cardiologist and get the medications you need to take care of your heart. It does not shorten your life span if you take care of your body. No smoking, exercise, take your meds, eat right, all is etc., etc., etc. ... If you do not take care of the angina now, then it will certainly shorten your life expectancy if you have a lot of clogged arteries... it might just end it.t
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Did your Dr put you on medication? Anyhow wait until Saturday when you see your Doctor again.. There are many different treatments out there. Also things you can do to better your health. For instance be active, eat healthier, drink less alcohol (if your a drinker) but more importantly follow through with your health provider.. Hope this helps and hang in there

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I am looking for a reputible charity to donate money to..a charity that involves lung and heart disease.

I am looking for a reputible charity to donate money to..a charity that involves lung and heart disease.?
I am 16 and a sufferer of lung and heart disease..I would like to give back after being helped through my troubles. I would like to obtain a list of some charities! Thanks to all. And please help!
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
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donate to the hospital that took care of you
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Children heart foundation is a kids heart disease foundation. Camp odayin--its a camp i go to, its a camp for kids with heart disease, its only 25 dollars to go and i know they are hurting for money, i know they made a HUGE differance in my life. Im 16 years old, i also have heart disease, and i might have lung disease also(i go to a pulmonary doctor on the 13th

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Friday, April 8, 2011

What affects does heart disease have on a person

What affects does heart disease have on a person?
my sister is doing a science project for school and she needs some help....any answers and if you could tell me the website its on then i would greatly appreciate it...thank you.
Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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heart rate is increased/decreased as a result pumping of heart is disturbed & circulation of blood is not proper. pt. is not able to any type of physical exerction & he is not able to running & walking for long time he becomes anamic & tired

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Is there a cure for heart disease

Is there a cure for heart disease?
Is there a cure for heart disease? If so, is diet part of the cure?
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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No their is no cure but docters are working on it to find a cure to cure heart disease
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WHICH heart disease? "Heart disease" is a pretty general term used to describe any medical problem with the heart. There are 35 different heart defects; Endocarditis (infection of the heart valves usually caused by bacteria); clogged arteries, heart failure, congestive heart failure (they are NOT the same thing!) heart attacks, high blood pressure, and there have to be at least six more I can't think of at the moment.
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There isn't a cure but early detection is key. Most people realize they have heart disease after they've had a heart attack. Get your cholesterol checked with a VAP test. This is an advanced lipid analysis. I also recommend an EBT Heart scan - my scan showed plaque in my right & left arteries as well as an enlarged aorta. I discovered my heart disease in my 30's. Healthy lifestyle is part of prevention.
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Eating no animal fat helps a lot.
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You might want to check this out. Inflamation and chronic high insulin levels are the biggest culprit of heart disease. Not high cholesterol because people with low cholesterol develop heart disease too. In fact believe it or not eating a high animal fat and meat (from healthy grass fed animals)and fish oil will protect your heart. It's too much sugar in the diet that may kill you. "Compelling laboratory research has repeatedly demonstrated CLAâ€™s unique capability to actually reverse atherosclerotic plaque formation. " CLA is conjugated linoleic acid. CLA has prevented and dramatically reduced arterial plaque in animal models. CLA, prevents inflammatory damage and so does cod liver oil (fish oil) too. CLA is found in animal foods like butter, meat, eggs from grass fed animals or pasture raised animals. Not the one fed corn or "vegetarian feed." You won't find much CLA in those foods. For example eating eggs from chickens who can roam outside in the sunshine and eat bugs, worms and seeds are healthy for you than the confinement chickens who are mostly fen corn or soy (an unnatural diet for chickens and cows). http://thecureforheartdisease.net/ http://www.wistar.org/news_info/pressreleases/pr_5.3.07.html The Weston A. Price foundation will help you find nutient dense foods from farmers who raise animals and other produce the safe and healthy way. way.http://www.westonaprice.org Coconut oil will help too. http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/virgincoconutoil.htm

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Friday, April 1, 2011

How many people die from Coronary heart disease every year

How many people die from Coronary heart disease every year?
Trying to finish a project, but I can't find definite numbers of how many suffer from it and how many die and such. Also, how long can someone with it be expected to live?
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An estimated 17.1 million people died from CVDs in 2004, representing 29%of all global deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.2 million were due to coronary heart disease and 5.7 million were due to stroke. In developed countries, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in both sexes, accounting for about one third of all deaths. Mortality rate among white men is about 1/10,000 at ages 25 to 34 and nearly 1/100 at ages 55 to 64. Mortality rate among white men aged 35 to 44 is 6.1 times that among age-matched white women. For unknown reasons, the sex difference is less marked in nonwhites. Mortality rate among women increases after menopause and, by age 75, equals or even exceeds that of men

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