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Should I be careful about medications with mitral valve prolapse?

I'm 40 years old, male. My doctor said that I had mitral valve prolapse for several years, but it's not severe enough for treatment. Should I worry about taking certain medications...
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Can heavy drinking negatively affect my heart?

My doctor noticed that I had an irregular heartbeat. I exercise, get enough sleep and eat right. But sometimes, I drink a little too much on the weekends. Can heavy drinking...
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What is the difference between a CT scan and a coronary CTA?

I'm 52 year old and male, and I'll have a coronary CTA done on me in the next week and a half. How does this differ from a CT scan?
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My heartbeat has been really slow lately. What could it be?

I'm 50 years old and female, and I've had heart palpitations, on and off, for the past few years. However, my heart has been really slow lately. What could this be?
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What can I expect from carotid doppler?

I'm 47 years old and I'm going to have a carotid doppler ultrasound next week. I'm aware that it's an ultrasound, but is it going to be painful? What can I expect from it?
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What can a Holter monitor tell me about my heart?

I'm 42 and a woman. I need to have a Holter monitor hooked up to me as part of a clinical trial. What will it tell doctors about my heart?
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What do echocardiograms detect?

My doctor has scheduled an echocardiogram after I complained about chest tightness. What can these tests usually detect? I'm 35 and male.
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Is tightness in the chest a warning sign of a heart attack?

My grandfather is 65 and has been complaining for several days about tightness in his chest. Is tightness in the chest a warning sign of a heart attack?
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How long can a stent stay in?

I just had 5 stents placed in after having a heart attack, and I'm just wondering, how long can these stay in my body? I'm 50 years old and male.
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What can I do to manage my cholesterol?

My cholesterol levels were really high at my last doctor's appointment, higher than usual. What should I be doing to manage it?
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How are holes in the heart closed?

My friend is 35 years old and was find with a hole in their heart. His doctor wants to have it closed, but my friend thinks he should just live with it. How are holes in the...
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Can people with arrhythmia lead a healthy life without drug therapy?

Hi, doctor. I'm 35, male, and I have arrhythmia but I don't like to put anything unnatural into my body. Can people with arrhythmia lead a healthy life without drug therapy?...
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Does vaping cause heart issues in children?

My son is 15 years old, and I found a vape pen in his room while cleaning out. This happened this morning, so I'm planning on talking to him about it today. If he continues to...
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Is a small blockage in your heart a cause for concern?

I'm 45 years old, and my doctor told me that I have a small blockage in my heart. Should I be concerned?
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How often should I get my heart checked?

As a 35 year old male, I work out a lot and I think that I should get my heart checked out because I'm out of breath when I overexert myself. How often should I be getting my...
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What age should you see a cardiologist?

I'm 45 years old, male. My heart is in almost perfect health, but I want to monitor it. At what age should I start seeing a cardiologist?
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Can you live a normal life after a heart attack?

My grandfather is 65 year old, and he had an heart attack last month. Thankfully, he survived and is back at home again. Can he live a normal life after a heart attack?
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Can EKG show an old heart attack?

I'm 60 years old, and I recently had an EKG. My doctor told me after the test that I had an heart attack, of which that I didn't know about. My heart's slightly damaged from...
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How long does a stress test take?

I'm going to have a stress test next week in the morning. How long should I expect this test to take?
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What is angina?

I'm 30 years old, and my doctors diagnosed me with angina after I had some chest pain. I'm taking medications to manage it, but are there other treatment options for me?
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