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My hemoglobin levels are very low. Can this affect my heart?

My recent blood test reports indicated I have low hemoglobin levels. Can this have an affect on my heart in any way?
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What should my ideal blood pressure be?

Heart disease runs in my family, and as I get older I am starting to worry more and more about my heart health. I am a 36 year old woman who is relatively healthy. What should...
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Will my stress cause me to have a heart attack?

I've been feeling really stressed because of my job, and it's been causing me to experience a lot of hypertension. Can this lead to a heart attack?
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Why do I have high cholesterol after my bypass surgery?

I recently had a bypass surgery, and now my cholesterol levels have shot up. What could be causing this?
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When I'm stressed, my heart rate increases and I feel my hands trembling. What could this mean?

When I'm stressed out, I can usually feel my heart rate increase rather quickly and my hands would also tremble a lot. Could these be symptoms of a weak heart?
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Why am I feeling so dizzy?

I have been feeling very weak and dizzy for the past day and a half. Could this be a sign of a heart problem?
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Do painkillers impact the heart?

Can taking painkillers on a regular basis impact my heart? Right now, I have to take OxyContin because of an accident that caused severe pain in my back.
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What should you do if someone starts complaining of chest pain?

What are the first steps one should be taking in case a person is complaining of chest pain?
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My father has been diagnosed with myocarditis. What does this mean?

In a recent cardiac evaluation, my father has been diagnosed with myocarditis. What could this mean?
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Chronic Chest Pain

Hello, I’m a 40 year old male who was prescribed blood pressure medication (Amlodipine and Olmesartan) to keep my BP within the normal range in 2011. Since beginning on both...
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Can high cholesterol increase my chances of a heart problem?

My recent blood test reports that I have really high cholesterol levels. Could this increase my risk of getting a heart problem?
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When is a pacemaker advised to a heart patient?

My father has been advised to use a pacemaker but I am still not convinced that he needs it. He does have an abnormal heart rate, at times, but it doesn't happen often enough...
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How does a kidney disease impact the heart?

My mother is a CKD patient and has just started dialysis. Does dialysis impact the heart in anyway?
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Does my weight cause pressure on my heart?

I have really been feeling breathless lately, and now I am having issues walking, mainly because of my body weight. Could my weight really put a lot of pressure on my heart?...
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Are there super foods one should have for a healthy heart?

What are the different types of super foods one should have for a healthy heart?
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What is the normal resting heart rate for a 78 year old elderly person?

My mother is 78 years old and her resting heart rate is about 100. Is this normal? What should be the ideal number?
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What are the symptoms of a stroke?

What are the early signs and symptoms of a stroke that one should look out for?
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Is constipation after a bypass surgery normal?

I have been experiencing a lot of constipation after my bypass surgery. Is this normal? What should I do to treat this?
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Why is my father passing blood in his urine after his bypass?

My father had bypass surgery and since then, he has been passing traces of blood in his urine. Why is this happening?
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When should one choose angioplasty over a bypass surgery?

I am confused about whether the treatment to my heart blockages should be an angioplasy or bypass surgery. What would you recommend?
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