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Questions in the Interventional Cardiology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with the Truman Medical Center. Topics covered include acute coronary syndrome, angina , atrial fibrillation , cardiac catheterization , cardiomyopathy , drug abuse & cardiac disease, echocardiography , heart failure , hypertension & heart disease , lipid management , minorities and heart disease, peripheral vascular disease prevention, valvular heart disease , women’s heart health, and the warning signs of a heart attack.

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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 03, 2008
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By ricky20 Blank
i am 48 years old . had a heart cath done last friday. my main left coranary is 70% blocked with other veins below th...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 03, 2008
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By B59mac Blank
I had been having chest pains and sought medical attention and have received a number of test. My Cholesterol and tr...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 02, 2008
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By sack001 Blank
i am a 19 year old boy. i am suffering from shortness of breath and fatigue. i had a echocardiogam which shows that m...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 02, 2008
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By Mac90 Blank
age: 65 very active male, factor V Leiden, Prot S and C deficiency (Lovenox) 1. Early years Phlebitis L-LE 2. MI 1...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 02, 2008
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By tonytony Blank
I recently had a TIA and have been diagnosed with a large PFO and an ASA via an echo w/ bubble study. My Neurologist...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Nov 02, 2008
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By Bermygee Blank
I am sometimes starting to have difficulty breathing, when laying down on bed, should i take this serious as I have M...
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cat30188Nov 01, 2008
Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 31, 2008
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By cat30188 Blank
I just received the results of the Berkley Heart Profile. My father died of CAD at the age of 46. My mother had a c...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 31, 2008
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By greg113 Blank
I recently experienced several symtoms that gave me cause for concern. While visiting Colorado at 6500 ft. I had some...
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jb705Oct 30, 2008
Annette Quick, M.D. Oct 24, 2008
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By jb705 Blank
My son Jacob just turned 3 in July. Four weeks ago he had surgery to remove his tonsils and adenoids. Two weeks bef...
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erijonOct 29, 2008
Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 30, 2008
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By cmoc Blank
Hello, I’m a female 59 years old. I have high blood pressure since 15 years ago and also I am a little bit overweight...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 30, 2008
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By jimmy1957 Blank
I am a 51 year old male with controlled high blood pressure. The medication I am taking is benicar hct. I am 5'10" an...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 29, 2008
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By paconinny Blank
I have been having chest pains and shoulder and back pains recently. They feel exactly like the warning signs of a h...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 29, 2008
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By sario Blank
Why my left hand or left body are always feeling tired?
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 29, 2008
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By doghot Blank
I have a PFO. Heart Dr. put me on Plavix four years ago. I had only one TIA lasting 20 seconds. Should I have the ...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 29, 2008
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By MostPrecious1 Blank
Recently, I have been experiencing an increase in my systolic blood pressure and my heart rate. My systolic has been ...
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AntlionOct 29, 2008
Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 28, 2008
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By Antlion Blank
I'm a 20 year old male with a diagnosed heart condition. It is either WPW or a very similar condition. I have very ir...
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mlaurelOct 29, 2008
Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 27, 2008
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By mlaurel Blank
Are there other symptoms of atrial fib besides extremely fast heart rate? I have an ICD for NICD and take sotalol twi...
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kw179Oct 28, 2008
Douglas Bogart, MD Sep 15, 2008
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By irishjessie Blank
Hi there, I am a 27yr old female. I keep experiencing a sudden strong heart beat, accompanied by weakness in my arm...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 28, 2008
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By joel2510 Blank
HAVE BEEN RECIEVING CHEST PAINS + PRESSURE FOR 2 WEEKS. I HAD SIMILIAR PAIN LAST YEAR WHERE I COMPLETED A X-RAY AND E...
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Douglas Bogart, MD Oct 28, 2008
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By JoanieME Blank
Hello. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I've been having some strange things going on. I'm not sure if ...
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