Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Forum

Questions in the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention forum are answered by Dr. Lee Kirksey, associate professor at The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

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Blood Pressure During Sex

MichaelJ2001

Hi, My question relates to blood pressure during sex. I'm 29 years old, and have some family history of hypertension, so I'm very mind...

2 answers

Trouble getting diagnosis

dartanan

Oct 2009 Got severe flu type illness, completely bedridden for 7 days. Did not wake to drink, eat, or go to bathroom. Prior to illness I...

2 answers

Chest Pain after Exertion

Hab20

Hi, I am a 42 y o male with no family or personal history of heart disease. My problem is that I experience chest pain/throat tight...

3 answers

S-T depression making me anxious

anxiousheart

Hi, I am a 36 year old male - 1 risk factor (smoking). Cholesterol is excellent, no family history. 2 years ago I started getting ...

2 answers

Echo cardiogram

anacortes

I just had an echo and this is the results Left ventricle is normal in size, thickness and function. There is a grade II diastolic dysfun...

1 answer

Increased Number of PVCs lately with Lightheadedness (1 time)

JamesAA

38, in shape, non smoker, no drugs, no meds, few drinks (Sat night only). I take Multi Vs, 250mg Mg, Omega 3, & K rich foods. No caffei...

1 answer

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Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

Dec 31

VISUAL SNOW UPDATE: 2018

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

04/18

2018 General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Ocular Surface Disorder

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

03/18

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