Q. what should I do to prevent heart attack?
| A1 | The American Heart Association recommends that heart attack prevention begin by age 20. This means assessing your risk factors and working to keep them low. For those over 40, or those with multiple risk factors, it’s important to calculate the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years. Many first-ever heart attacks or strokes are fatal or disabling, so prevention is critical. The sooner you begin comprehensive risk reduction, the longer and stronger your heart will beat. For the full article and a quiz to test your heart health:http://medicaladv.blogspot.com/2009/12/miscellaneous-heart-disease-subjects.html |
| A2 | whooooohooo! because i have a very bad genetics in that part- i'm a bit obsessed by it. heart problems caused by numerous things: smoking, fat in the blood, high cholesterol, Diabetes, your genetics and some other things (but not as important as those five). you might want to check them up and prevent them from happening. here is a tutorial about heart attacks: http://medicaladv.blogspot.com/2009/12/miscellaneous-heart-disease-subjects.html |
| A3 | There are many things that can cause a heart attack. Stress is one of the biggest factors in our society today and its hard to prevent .Yoga or other relaxing techniques can really help in that area. Omega-3 fish oils are very good for the heart function.OPC-3 plays a very good role in blood circulation and helps to prevent platlets from clogging arteries. It contains a red wine extract, grapeseed extract,bilberry and pycnogenol. If you are taking Cumidine or another type blood thinner, it is not recommended to take this product. The best thing to do is talk to your Doctor.Ask him about these natural products for prevention. Exercise and prevention are the best tools we have available to us. Healthy eating habits and maintaing a healthy weight are very important. Regular check-ups with your doctor are extremely important even if it's just a yearly physical. Take care and best wishes. |
Q. What causes Cardiomegaly?
My Husband has had a physical checkup and has found to have Cardiomegaly. What does it mean and what causes it?
| A1 | Cardiomegaly means an enlarged heart and it is a sign of an underlying problem. It can have many causes, including: High blood pressure Heart valve disorders Weakness of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) Severe anemia Thyroid disorders Excessive iron in the body (hemochromatosis) Abnormal protein buildup in an organ (amyloidosis) |
| A2 | Cardiomegaly is a condition wherein the heart enlarges. Cardiomegaly occurs if the heart is more than 50 percent bigger than the inner diameter of one’s rib cage. It can be caused by many different things, but mostly it is because of low heart output, otherwise referred to as a cardiac failure. |
Q. What causes blood clots?
My father had a heart attack which was caused by a blood clot. Am I at risk for developing blood clots too? How do I prevent it from happening?
| A1 | I found a website that checks your risks for inheriting your family's illness, including blood clots. They have a test you can do which is called "Free Risk Assessment for Thrombophilia": http://medicaladv.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-does-heart-attack-damage-heart.html |
| A2 | If your Father has a history of blood clots, you might have inherited thrombophilia (a predisposition for blood clotting). Also, the older you get the risks for developing blood clots, increases. In order to prevent blood clots, it is important to reduce or quit smoking and to control high blood pressure. High cholesterol levels also present a risk for blood clots and may be checked by your doctor. A healthy diet and regular exercise also help to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. |
Q. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
I am 63 years old, suffering from chronic hypertension and diabetes for many years now. I know I'm at a very high risk for developing a heart attack, and I would like to know- what are the signs of having a heart attack?
| A1 | The onset of symptoms in myocardial infarction (MI or- heart attack) is usually gradual, over several minutes, and rarely instantaneous. Chest pain is the most common symptom of acute myocardial infarction and is often described as a sensation of tightness, pressure, or squeezing. Pain radiates most often to the left arm, but may also radiate to the lower jaw, neck, right arm, back, and upper abdomen, where it may mimic heartburn. This can be accompanied by general bad feeling, fatigue, sweating, palpitations, nausea or vomiting. At any sudden onset of debilitating chest pain, you must seek medical help. |
| A2 | The complaint that most patients undergoing a heart attack (or- myocardial infarction) come with to the emergency room is severe sharp chest pain, that may or may not be related to physical activity. This pain can be described as pressure or burning sensation. It often radiates to other places such as the left arm, neck or jaw. Sometimes there are other gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea and vomiting. Sometimes there is even trouble breathing that requires ventilation. This combination of signs and symptoms is a "red flag" and it is advised to be examined by a doctor. |
Q. What Are the Risk Factors for Developing a Heart Attack?
| A2 | The risk factors that are known to be connected with higher risk of developing myocardial infarction ("MI" or- heart attack) are the ones causing atherosclerosis: older age, tobacco smoking, Hypercholesterolemia (especially high LDL-cholesterol levels and low HDL-cholesterol levels), diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity (especially with BMI over 30) and stress. Familial history of heart disease or heart attack at a young age (under 50) is also a considerable risk factor. |
Q. Is it true that Zocor helps to prevent heart attacks?
I am a 54 years old male, and I have family history of cardio vascular diseases. My physician prescribed me Zocor and said it will lower the chance for heart attacks. If it is true how come not all of the population is taking this drug? Is it really a good way to prevent cardio vasculare diseases?
| A1 | Zocor is a drug that is used to lower the risk of heart attack. It works by lowering the LDL (the bad cholesterol). The reason why not everyone is taking it is that not every one has a high bad cholesterol. |
| A2 | there are several drugs that are used to decrease the chance of a heart attack and i heard Zocor is one of them. it is a good prevention method but it won't help every one and it shouldn't be used without the GP's recommendation |
Q. why?
i got Heart attack 4 yrs ago... and to this moment i feel good but... there r some pain i don't understand it...here in my city when i go to hospital to chick...all thay can do...open my cheast.. lol.. i need to know.....last 3 yrs i were play basket ball matchs ..now i cann't my wight become heaver..why !! i don't eat much !1..many quistion..
| A1 | yes i got shortness of breath when i start walk only..but after a mints of walk.i back normal..and everyday i used to Climb the stairs 14 floors i don't feel efforts or shortness of breath ..and .. i got more fatty..in spite of i don't eat much.. but.. I Aterv i'm lazy.. i did ECO and i don't know how i can send u the picture i scanned it to my computer..can I send it to u ? |
| A2 | First, if you are experiencing weakness, shortness of breath or aches during resting or exercising, you should turn to a doctor to get examined and get an ECG done. Especially because you already had one heart attack, you need to be more alert for signs and symptoms of a cardial problem that may occur. Also you have to maintain a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, and take your medications as given. |
