What effects of hormone replacement therapy are there for cardiovascular disease? Does taking HRT increase one’s risk?
How does drinking affect your cardiovascular risk?
Is there good cholesterol? Fish shows high cholesterol – is that the good cholesterol, the omega 3?
If you have a family history of heart disease and stroke, plus full of inflammation because of arthritis, how often should you get CRP check?
How can you identify asthma vs bronchitis vs heart symptoms?
I am 48 and have had a heart murmur for most of my life. Frequently I have PVCs that don’t affect my overall health. Should I come in for testing? My overall health is very good so should I be worried?
Can you explain collateral veins? The ones that the body makes to bypass the blocked artery.
After my heart attack, there were tests done for blockage and I had 40% blockage. After 4-5 years, how do I know if there is more blockage??
I have heard that if your mother or father had a heart attack at an early age, their children could have a heart attack early as well. Are early age heart attacks a true statement?
How should an individual who has a fairly sedentary life start an exercise program? Are some exercises better than others?
Is there a link between nose bleeds (gushers) and high blood pressure? Should one be concerned about nose bleeds 2-3 times a week? (I take 81 mg of aspirin daily plus 4 blood pressure med and statin for cholesterol) I have a degenerative and bulging disc. Is the back pain I have disc disease or heart disease?
I’m a 65 year old woman. A few weeks ago, I had a sudden attach of severe nausea with trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance falling to the right and vomited 2-3 times. I took 2 aspirins and after 6 hours of sleep, the next day I was fine.
What mg of aspirin should you take?
Is heart palpitations or heart fluttering episodes, maybe 3-4 times in a year that you can definitely feel a reason to see a doctor?
How often should a person check his or her blood pressure?
How do you get the CRP level tested? Do you have to request it when doing the lipid panel?
What should you do if you know your HDL is extremely low but your regular doctor says not to worry because I am too young?
Many factors can come into play in regards to HRT being appropriate for active women. These can include estrogen types and dosing and existing health concerns of the patient. Recent studies suggest HRT should not be used as primary prevention for CAD. As always, discussion with your healthcare provider is best.
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Drinking in moderation, (1-2/day for women) may decrease risk of CAD and ischemic stroke, especially in people without CAD at baseline. However, binge drinking for people with known cardiac disease increases mortality risk by double. Chronic large amounts of alcohol may lead to heart failure. Best Answer…….moderation.
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HDL is our good cholesterol. It can be detected with a lipid panel. The goal is 60. Best way to raise this is with exercise. Fish oil supplements are sources of heart healthy supplement that can lower triglycerides.
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Have the CRP checked along with routine lipid panel – 1-2 times a year.
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Unfortunately, shortness of breath can be a symptom of all three, as well as fatigue. It is best to be evaluated by your provider for a diagnosis and treatment.
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Your primary care provider can also keep a close eye on your murmur with an echocardiogram to monitor for any changes.
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The body grows and reroutes helper blood vessels to provide blood flow to the area of the heart that is affected by blockages. It is just another way that the body compensates for lack of blood flow to a certain area. There is evidence that exercise promotes the development of collateral arteries
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Symptoms guide us to determine need for more testing. Any recent changes in fatigue, shortness of breath or chest pain can be signs that you need further evaluation.
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Family history of the parents is very important in assessing your risk of heart disease. Stay on top of personal cardiac health.
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You should have a physical exam by a primary care provider prior to initiation of exercise is the recommendation. Simple walking to begin is an excellent way (and affordable) to begin an exercise regimen. Both aerobic and weight training are beneficial for women – include both.
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Elevated blood pressure can cause nose bleeds. You need to determine if the blood pressure is high at the time of the nose bleed. Back pain versus cardiac problems: You always need to rule out cardiac causes.
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PLEASE see a physician as soon as possible for evaluation of possible stroke symptoms.
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81 mg daily for average person
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It would be beneficial to visit your provider to have this evaluated as there are multiple causes of palpitations.
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It depends on if you are having problems with blood pressure. Normal, healthy people should have blood pressure checked 2-3 times a year. People with abnormal blood pressure need more frequent monitoring.
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Have your healthcare provider order it at the same time as your other lab tests.
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Exercise is the key to increasing your HDL. You are never too young to start exercising
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