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I should probably be dead
Nov 14, 2008 02:26PM in the Heart Disease Community
Tricor is used to lower Tri's and raise HDL (good cholesterol). The Niasapan is also used to increase HDL. Most of the time, a doctor will not prescribe a statin in addition to Tricor. The statin would be used to lower you LDL (bad cholesterol), although it is done. I am taking both Tricor and Vytoren which is a statin, you just need to have frequent blood te...
lowering bp with exercise?
Nov 08, 2008 10:08PM in the Interventional Cardiology Expert Forum
I just want to point out that the forum allows 2 questions to the expert forums every six months, you have posted 6 times in 30 days, all pretty much the same question. This keeps others from being able to post and take advantage of this great service being provided by these fine doctors. Please follow the forum rules going forward. You are welcome to join us...
Dumping after large meal
Nov 06, 2008 07:30PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
heartstrings is correct, members are allowed 2 questions to the expert forums every six months. This allows the doctors to provide this great service to more members. Jon
Fasting Glucose Levels
Nov 03, 2008 08:11PM in the Diabetes - Adult Type II Expert Forum
Quick question, I have blood work done every 6 months to keep an eye on my liver function due to some meds I take. I always have my lipid profile and fasting glucose done at the same time. My fasting glucose levels the past three tests have been 100 (9/2007), 90 (4/2008) and 101 last month. I know these are higher than the recommended number of less than 100,...
Cold weather and increased blood pressure
Nov 02, 2008 10:57AM in the Heart Disease Community
Yes, it is a know fact that cold weather can cause your blood pressure to rise. It's very common. My blood pressure is controlled very well, but I too see an increase from 100 - 105/65 to about 110/70 when it gets cold. Hope this helps. Jon
pvcs they want stop
Nov 02, 2008 10:48AM in the Heart Disease Community
ireneo is correct, if you have not had an echo done you should as you need to know if your heart is normal structurally. In all but a very, very rare occasion, PVC's with a normal heart structure is nothing to worry about. I too have heard of people having tens of thousands a day without any issue. I get them for a few weeks at a time, usually about one ever...