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Feeling VERY well with 0.16mg nitro
Nov 29, 2009 06:46PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
Yes, I agree. This is why we call it the X syndrome because we have no idea what causes it. I am glad that you are better though. I don't remember whether or not you tried a long acting nitroglycerin pill or a calcium channel blocker in the past. If not, it may be worthwhile. One other thing that comes to mind is a high level of stress or anxiety as a po...
Low Blood Pressure, High Pulse
Nov 29, 2009 06:41PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
Your blood pressure is not low unless you are having symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness. So based on what you told us here I would not be concerned about your blood pressure, however, the pulse is somewhat concerning to me. The thing that comes to mind is an exercise induced tachycardia. Do you get lightheaded when you exercise? One suggestion I hav...
chest pain
Nov 28, 2009 09:09PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
Not typically, but once a woman goes through menopause the cardioprotective effects of estrogen are no longer and women become the same risk for developing coronary artery disease. I would definitely see your physician and let them know about your symptoms.
Can a car accident bring on PVC?
Nov 28, 2009 09:07PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
It's definitely possible. There may be some small area of injury in your heart caused by the accident which is now a possible focus for premature contractions. If the PVC's persists or break through medical therapy with beta blockers one could consider an ablation procedure the excitable focus gets ablated with radiofrequency.
Surgery safe for my dad
Nov 28, 2009 01:44PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
No surgery is 100% safe, however, you have to weigh the risk of the surgery vs the benefits. The benefits in this situation outweigh the risks in my opinion. Furthermore, a mildly to moderately regurgitant valve is not a serious contraindication to any surgery. I would suggesting going ahead with the surgery.
Being young and possible heart attacks
Nov 28, 2009 01:36PM in the Heart Disease Expert Forum
They aren't a sign of a heart attack, but as you already know smoking cessation is key. Also, you should have blood work done looking at your cholesterol profile, making sure your sugar is low and that you blood pressure isn't elevated. Taking care of these important issues will lower your risk of a heart attack.