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Regaining strength after a stroke

My mom had a stroke recently. I don't know a lot of the details. She doesn't seem to have many physical limitations but is weak. What might be the best exercise to help her?...
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Gum disease and heart disease

Is there a link between gum disease and heart disease? Is dental plaque really the same thing as the plaque associated with an unhealthy heart?
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What are the possible triggers of left side chest pain?

I am 45 years old with a fair level of activity in my everyday routine. I don't have any habits like smoking or even drinking. I have history of cardiac issues running in my...
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Xarelto

Is something new in the xarelto blood thinner pills? The frequency of large hematoma is really concerning both hubby and I who take the 20 mg and it seems the bruising is grossly...
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Is plavix( clopidogrel ) a blood thinner?

I had a heart attack last June. I was prescribed plavix( clopidogrel ) by my cardiologist- 75mg daily. I am scheduled to have knee replacement surgery in 3 weeks and wanted...
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Are there alternatives to a catheter ablation for atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia

My child, 9 years old has been diagnosed for with Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia( AVRT) since he was a baby. Over time, things have gotten worse and his doctor is...
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Vasovagal syncope getting worse

i have always been a fainter since I have been young- typically induced by pain such as my period cramps or abdominal pain. Over the last couple of years though, I have had many...
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Valve repair success

How successful is valve repair vs replacement? How do youu know when to do which procedure?
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Abdominal aneurysm prevention

I had a friend die of an abdominal aortic aneurysm recently. Are there waning signs that were maybe missed? What can be done to prevent one from happeninng?
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Weak from a stroke

I have right side weakness after having a stroke. I can walk okay now but I still struggle with holding small objects in my right hand. Can I ever regain my strength in my hand?...
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Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?

My resting heart rate seems to be faster and more pronounced. Even when I'm laying in bed. I do not have any known heart conditions. What could this be?
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Is chest heaviness related to my past heart issues?

I had a heart attack several years ago and am just now experiencing a heavy feeling in my chest (mostly on the right). Could it be another impending heart attack? What else could...
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Will my hip replacement put me at risk for heart disease?

There's history of heart disease in my family (father's side). Currently I don't experience any heart or blood pressure issues. I've been given clearance by my primary physician...
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Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?

I am only 33 (male) but I have just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart after a chest x-ray. My doctor seems to think surgery is unavoidable. What other options are out there?...
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Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?

My doctor suspects that I have mitral valve prolapse- but she says that a heart murmur is not audible. I also had an echo six years ago that never showed it. I do have a lot...
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