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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
Addressing risk factors
Answered by
Darcy Green Conaway, MD - General Cardiology, Echocardiology
Truman Medical Center
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.
Addressing risk factors
by kali1234, Oct 20, 2007 10:16AM
I am a 53 y.o. woman, 5'8" 215 lbs. with high cholesterol and high triglycerides. In June I started a healthy eating program, (no simple carbs, white sugar, etc.) and walking 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. Since I started I have lost 25 lbs. (I was at 240). Am I doing enough? What else do I need to do to prevent anymore damage? I am on Niaspan and Tricor to control the cholesterol and triglycerides. I am very worried as I will soon be in menopause where apparently my risk goes way up. Thank you so much for your time!
Doctor's Answer
by Darcy Green Conaway, MD, Oct 22, 2007 11:32PM
, Oct 22, 2007 11:32PM
It sounds like you are doing a great job! One big thing I would be sure of-- have you been screened for diabetes?
From a diet standpoint, I usually recommend the Mediterranean diet and you can find information on that heart healthy way of eating on the internet. I think it is one of the few you can do long-term. Most weight loss in America is related to diet so it sounds like you are doing it! Congratulations and let me know how you progress- keep in mind, that slow weight loss is the way to go. Consider more meals that are smaller in portion, too (5 small meals rather than 3 large meals)-- watch out for hidden carbs/sugars (soda is one of the worst culprits)
From a diet standpoint, I usually recommend the Mediterranean diet and you can find information on that heart healthy way of eating on the internet. I think it is one of the few you can do long-term. Most weight loss in America is related to diet so it sounds like you are doing it! Congratulations and let me know how you progress- keep in mind, that slow weight loss is the way to go. Consider more meals that are smaller in portion, too (5 small meals rather than 3 large meals)-- watch out for hidden carbs/sugars (soda is one of the worst culprits)
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