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Are heart rhythm problems a sign of heart disease?

My heart sometimes beats very fast for no apparent reason. I'm only 28 years old, so I feel like I'm too young to have heart issues. But heart disease runs in my family. Are...
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Can surgery treat an aortic aneurysm?

I'm 40 years old, and I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. My doctor says that I should be okay with treating it with medications, but my friend also told me that I can have...
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Drug Interactions with Propranolol?

I was reading on this site the drug Interactions with Propranolol and Guaifenesin, without the combination of Sudafed or any other nasal decongestant. I am a 22 year old male...
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What's the best way to take my blood pressure at home?

I have issues with high blood pressure, and I want to keep it in check so that it doesn't cause any complications. I want to start taking my blood pressure at home to monitor....
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Can heart valve defects cause heart attacks?

I have a heart valve defect and I had a heart attack very recently. Can this defect cause heart attacks?
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Is a pacemaker implant safe?

My mother is 70 years old, and she needs to have a pacemaker placed. Are pacemaker implants safe?
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Do I need a stent consultation?

My doctor recommended me to get a stent, but I'm not sure. Do I need a stent consultation?
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Can a heart murmur be fatal?

My friend was diagnosed with a heart murmur. Is it dangerous? What can he do?
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Are high HDL cholesterol levels dangerous?

I am a 40 year old man and my HDL cholesterol is very high. Is this dangerous?
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Why does my daughter's heart beat so fast?

My daughter is 4 years old. Recently I noticed that her heart is beating very fast. What can be the cause? Should I take her to a doctor?
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Is a coronary angiography just an x-ray?

I'm 29 years old and I'm scheduled to have a coronary angiography. What is it? Is it the same x-ray?
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Can I add CoQ10 to my supplements with heart meds?

I am taking 25 mgs of Metoprolol Succ ER. I want to add CoQ10 100 mgs. to my supplements. Is there any danger in this?
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What causes an irregular heartbeat in women?

I'm 50 years old, and a woman, and I can feel that my heartbeat is, at times, very irregular. I'm also going through menopause right now, which is why I haven't gone to the doctor...
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What causes atherosclerosis?

I'm 60 years old, and my doctor just diagnosed me with atherosclerosis. I'm currently changing my diet and on medications for treatment, but I'm just wondering what is this disease...
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My heart beats harder when I lay down. What can be the cause?

I'm 50 years old and I have issues with my blood pressure. It's been fluctuating lately. I take a diuretic right now, but when I lay down to rest, my heart beats hard for a few...
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My son has congestive heart failure. What kind of lifestyle changes we can make to help my son?

My teenage son has congestive heart failure. I want to know what kind of lifestyle changes can we make to help him?
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My heart rate is slow? Is it bad?

I'm a 20 year old female. I had my heart rate measured 2 times, and each time it was somewhere between 60 and 65 bpm. Is this okay?
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What causes arrhythmia?

The doctor diagnosed me with arrhythmia when I was kid. Sometimes I feel lightheaded and I worry about my heart. Is this because of arrhythmia? I'm now 28 years old.
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How does a Holter monitor work?

My doctor wants me to wear a Holter monitor for two days to measure my heart rate. How exactly does this monitor work?
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Is a carotid doppler ultrasound painful?

I'm going to have a carotid doppler ultrasound next month, and I want to know if it'll hurt. Should I expect any pain? I'm also a 38 year old man.
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