Tuesday, August 28, 2012

why is the ability to develop colateral circulation important in persons prone to heart disease

why is the ability to develop colateral circulation important in persons prone to heart disease?

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If main coronary arteries are blocked, it is essential that the blood gets to the cardiac tissue via a different way, even if this is via newly created but inferior in quality vessels. Better something than nothing as nothing in this case means cardiac death and this is seldom compatible with human life.
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Absolutely, it provides circulation to the heart when the coronary arteries become blocked. However, collateral circulation can only occur over a period of time. If the blockage occurs quicker than the collateral circulation can occur then you will still have some cardiac problems.
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Exactly as the others said. Collateral circulation can develop as a new large artery in response to a specific blockage, going around it. A co-worker's husband has one. They were very confused when told he had a total blockage of a main artery, but they would not operate on him. Over many years of long hard physical work or exercise, additional more minute collaterals may develop to give additional blood flow to the whole heart with a lot of demand. I have this, and it saved me from multiple major heart attacks while on vacation. My collaterals that normally only open for exercise, took over completely for my three main arteries that were 99%, 99%, and 80% blocked. I had been like that for months, and did not even know it until I was out hiking and had terrible pain. But at low elevations, I could exercise without a problem. When I got back, doctors did an emergency triple bypass. Without my collaterals, odds are I'd have been pushing daisies.
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Collaterals open up to provide alternate pathway for blood flow to the region supplied by blocked coronary arteries. So if good collaterals develop, it limits damage and promotes recovery of partially damaged heart muscle. This improves the functioning of the heart



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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Is birkham yoga acceptable for people with coronary heart disease

Is birkham yoga acceptable for people with coronary heart disease?

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I would say you had better check with your doctor. since things like sweat lodges and saunas are usually not advised, I would think No. yoga itself can be wonderful. good luck. the site listed below seems to claim that any one can always do it...but I say, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You would really have to have a knowledgeable teacher to venture into this...and your doctor's ok



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Sunday, August 12, 2012

What type of race or ethnic group is heart disease found in

What type of race or ethnic group is heart disease found in?

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caucasians and african americans.
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I'm pretty sure all of them. you have a heart, it could get diseased.
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The Human Race
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all. just some in higher rates. more important than race is weight.
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Mostly in black males, age 50 or above.
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pretty much any race.
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Any..
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Anyone can get heart disease no matter what their race of ethnic background is. It's all a matter of how well u take care of yourself.
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any race or ethnic group heart disease is not selective
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Ummm.... everyone
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All races and ethnicities.
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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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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

What kind of a heart disease is the mitral valve prolapse anterior leflet pulmunary regurgitation

What kind of a heart disease is the mitral valve prolapse anterior leflet pulmunary regurgitation?

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mitral valve prolapse is a very common disorder.. in fact the most common cardiac lesion affecting 7 % of population.. most commonly it is asymptomatic, but wen severe can lead to regurgitation.. mitral valve has two leaflets, anterior & posterior, n anterior one is common to prolapse, which leads to mitral regurgitation with prolapse causing radiation of murmurs in axilla in the direction of jet of blood. mitral valve prolapse is commonly seen with polycystic kidney disease, marfan's syndrome n if symptomatic & still not treated then can lead to arrythemias, sudden death & infective endocarditis.. but mostly it is usually benign. it can also happen with myocardial infarction, wen there's damage to a muscle (papillary muscle) controlling it's function.. jus dont ignore it all.. hv a consultation with ur cardiologist... n he'll sure tell u abt it & remove all ur anxities abt it.. & m sure he'll definitely tell u that it is only a finding, without any associated risk..
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Mitral valve prolapse is seen in 3% of healthy normal adults. Most often it is asymptomatic and inconsequential. Sometimes it must be dealt with. While it can be associated with some of the conditions the poster above mentioned, it is unlikely that you have any of these and he could be scaring you just by mentioning them. Pulmonary regurgitation is often found incidentally on an echocardiogram. Thus, what I'm trying to say is that you may not have any "heart disease" at all. You need to discuss these issues with your doctor.
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I HAVE MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE I TAKE 160MG A DAY OF INDERAL LA. I HAVE ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH MY HEART RATE GOING UP .SOME PEOPLE WITH THIS DO NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AND SOME LIKE MYSELF DO. I ALSO HAVE THE REGURGITATION YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR DR AND TALK WITH HIM ABOUT THIS AND ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE GOOD LUCK



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Saturday, August 4, 2012

How do u cure heart disease apart from surgery

How do u cure heart disease apart from surgery?
A person with systolic hypertention,how can it be treated, any idea please if u are a cardiologist
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Not likely that a doctor is going to be on here handing out free advice. I did babysit for a cardiologist when I was in school and he said that a lot of people that have heart disease can prevent major problems by watching their diet. Low sodium, low fat, low cholesterol...exercise, exercise, exercise.
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well their really is no cure for heart disease except stop ingesting cholesterol, LDL type, and to increase you excersice, physicall excersice, not mental. now depending on how bad your heart disease is you will most likely need the surgery. but if you dont want it thats fine to. but if you ever have a heart attack, the doctors are doing to suggest that an immediate surgery is required for you to live.
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Hi There Here are some ideas on how to heal the heart. Causes of Heart Disease There are numerous causes of heart disease. These include poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, lack of exercise, smoking, genetic predisposition, chronic infection, chronic inflammation, anxiety, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, obesity, stress, gum (periodontal) disease, mercury and other environmental toxins, poverty, and oxidized cholesterol. But the most important and usually undiagnosed cause of most types of heart disease is vulnerable plaque. Quick Action Plan for Preventing and Treating Heart Disease 1. Since up to 50 percent of heart disease cases can strike without any warning symptoms, it’s important to regularly be screened for signs of heart disease. In addition to conventional heart disease signals, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol and triglyceride levels, have your health care provider also screen you for markers such as C-reactive protein, homocysteine, fibrinogen, lipoprotein(a), glucose, insulin, and iron. 2. Also be sure to be screened for vulnerable plaque, which is the primary cause of 85 percent of all cases of heart disease. Effective screening tools for vulnerable plaque include ultra-high-speed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and darkfield microscropy. 3. You should also be screened for infectious agents such as Chlamydia, Helicobacter pylori, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and the herpes family of retroviruses 4. Oxidized cholesterol, rather than elevated cholesterol levels by themselves, is another primary factor in most cases of heart disease, and therefore should also be screened for. 5. A healthy diet is essential for a healthy heart. Emphasize a diet rich in organic whole foods, especially plenty of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, oats, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and organic, free-range poultry and wild-caught, cold water fish, such as halibut, mackerel, orange roughy, and salmon (avoid farm raised salmon). Beans and legumes are also advisable due to their high fiber content. Throughout the day, drink plenty of pure, filtered water, and avoid drinking—as well as bathing, and showering in—unfiltered tap water, because tap water contains heavy metals and pesticide residues that can contribute to and worsen heart disease. Also be sure to regularly use healthy oils such as extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil, and fish oils for the essential fatty acids they contain. 6. Useful nutritional supplements for protecting your heart include beta carotene; vitamins B3 (niacin), B6, B12, C, and E; folic acid; the minerals calcium, chromium, magnesium, potassium, and selenium; the amino acids L-arginine, L-lysine, L-proline, and L-carnitine; coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10); and proanthrocyanidin (PCA). 7. Useful herbs include foxglove, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginger, hawthorn berry, linden flower, and motherwort. 8. Be sure to engage in a regular exercise program that combines aerobic exercise and strength training. For best result, devote 30 minutes three times per week to aerobic exercise, and 45 minutes twice a week for strength training. 9. Learn how to properly manage stress. Useful stress reduction techniques include biofeedback training, meditation, and yoga. 10. If you smoke, stop immediately. Also avoid all exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke, and minimize your exposure to environmental pollutants. Best of health to you Cheers
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Gee if I knew that answer I would be a very rich person. You are very stressed at this moment so take a deep breath and let it out. You know something about heart disease yet you are still confused about a lot of the information you have received. Rest easy you are not alone. Talk with your doctor, take notes if you must. Your doctor has a wealth of information which he/she is more than willing to share and discuss with you. Do not leave until you are satisfied.. Surgery is a very scary prospect right now,yet it may be the best treatment. Listen to your heath care provider and get a second opinion. Remember you are not the first person with this problem, many people have it and have been successfully treated with surgery.
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Aspirin taken daily plus proper diet and excersise like walking and yoga and relax, No smoking or boozing!
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You have 2 different questions going here, #1 Even with surgery there is no cure for heart disease once the heart muscle is damaged it cannot come back. #2 Hypertension is high blood pressure and it can be controlled with medication. You can have high blood pressure without having heart disease and you can have heart disease without having high blood pressure. I hope this helps, Regards KG
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well I'm not a cardiologist, but I am a cardiac critical care nurse (if that helps). Hypertension doesn't necessarily mean you will need "surgery". Medications along with dietary changes (low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium) and exercise can help lower your blood pressure. If you do have cardiac damage, it is not reversible, but therapy thereafter will be to maximize your heart function and prevent any further damage. Go to see a cardiologist and discuss all options with him or her. Hope that helps!! Best of luck



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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

My dog has CHD(heart disease)and needs to be on a low sodium diet. Any recommendations other than hill science

My dog has CHD(heart disease)and needs to be on a low sodium diet. Any recommendations other than hill science?
My dog doesn't seem to like Science Diet because it's too mushy, any other recommendations for a low sodium canned food. Anyone know anything about wellness dog food and if any of them have low sodium? He refuses to eat dry food so canned is my only option and preferably something I can buy at Petco or Petsmart. Oh and he is a 12 1/2 year old Lhasa Apso male. I guess I left out some essential details but he was diagnosed with circulatory heart failure exactly one week ago and he underwent a couple of x-rays and tests and he has been put on two medications one for his heart and lasix for the fluid build up in his lungs and it's because of the way the lasix medication takes toll on his kidneys that I have to have him on a low sodium diet. Besides the CHF he is a very happy and joyful dog and I want to make sure I get him the right food so he can stay as healthy as possible and thanks for all the answers so far :)!
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I don't know if Wellness is low sodium, but I used to work at a high end pet store and wellness was one of the most recommended brands. Science diet is crap. It's pushed by vet's because Hills makes all of the vet school literature so they pretty much brainwash vets into thinking it's so great. Consider the raw food diet.
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I had a dog with kidney disease I used to cook for. She loved it! I cooked once a week & froze it in single servings. My recipes came from Dr. Pitcairns book Natural Health for Dogs and Cats but I'm sure if you check the library there's lots more info/ diets available. Good luck! >^..^<
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if he has lived that long with chd then I would let him eat what he wants and the vet could give him water pills. My dog was so bad with his chd that he was put on water pills, he died when he was only 7. Check at petsmart with the "Blue" foods, they are excellent, I do not know about the sodium, check out their website and read up about it, it is an excellent food for sure. okay, so he is already on the water pills, good. Blue probably has a line with low sodium, I havent checked on that. Good luck, Im glad you are taking such good care. whomever gave the thumbs down had no reason, that was ignorant edit: I found a low sodium recipet for you for dogs Ingredients ¼ lb. ground round or other lean beef 2 cups cooked white rice without salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dicalcium phosphate Directions Balanced supplement which fulfills the canine MDR for all vitamins and trace minerals. Cook beef in skillet, retaining fat, stirring until lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Yield: 1lb. Nutritional Analysis Protein - 6.3% Fat - 5.5% Carbohydrate - 17.6% Moisture - 68.5% *Sodium - 0.1% Metabolizable Energy - 660 kCal/lb. *This diet contains approximately 50 mg. sodium/100 gm. dry diet.
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You need to do your homework,pick some good to excellent foods,then email for the sodium content in the food.My chf dog was on wellness senior kibble,it is lower sodium but I didnot check their canned food



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