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Is it advisable to take a stress test when one is on an ACE inhibitor? I take Vasotec to protect my kidneys, as I have type 2 diabetes. I didn't have high blood pressure when I went on Vasotec. An exercise program that I want to join wants me to have a ...
I have had a dilated cardiomyopathy for thirty years from chemotherapy as a teenager. I have been on coreg and vasotec since early on and have been well controlled with my EF staying around 43-45%. The last year I have had decreased exercise tolerance an...
I had a liver transplant in 2000 after getting cirrhosis following hepatitis and ABVD chemotherapy and after failing interferon alpha therapy. Unfortunately the HCV was not eliminated and when I ran across an article that indicated that losartan(Cozaar) a ...
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We're pleased to announce the opening of a new Ask-a-Doctor Cardiovascular Disease Prevention forum where you can receive a personal answer from Dr. Lee Kirksey, MD, of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Kirksey is already answering questions...
I am a 67 year old female who is post-massive heart attack. Fortunate no heart damage, two stents and angioplasty. I am on the Ornish diet-no more than 17 grams of good fat, not more than 3 grams of saturated fat (usually less). Yet I am discouraged as my ...
I have had a dilated cardiomyopathy for thirty years from chemotherapy as a teenager. I have been on coreg and vasotec since early on and have been well controlled with my EF staying around 43-45%. The last year I have had decreased exercise tolerance an...
I am 43 years old and have hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and type 2 diabetes.
Currently taking medications for cholesterol, asthma, hypertension. I was admitted to hospital--fainted, Diagnosed with Left Ventricle Dysfunction according to Echo...
I am a 45 year old female recently diagnosed with mild left ventricular dysfunction with mild symptoms such as occasional shortness of breath, occasional dizziness (which I have had most of my life) and questionable angina. I had a cardiac cath that shows...
my upper lip is swollen and if i close my mouth the upper lip doesen close and its blown up so it doesen close properly and wen i close them there bees a gap between my upper and bottom lip
so can you please tell me a good medicine for this that would re...
I was wondering if anyone knew of and med that are good for increasing Ejection Fraction. I have been on Coreg for 4 years and my EF had decreased some. Please help if you know. My doctor has talked about adding low dose of Diovan. but that concerns me bec...