Heart (Cardio) Disorders & Diseases

How AI is Changing the Story of Heart Disease

Ramesh, a 52-year-old teacher, had always considered himself healthy. He walked to school every morning, rarely fell sick, and never imagined that something as serious as a heart attack could be waiting for him. One day, after feeling a slight discomfort in his chest, he wore his smartwatch—a gift...

by RevMaxx AI 3 days ago

70% heart wall thinning, 15-20 days to be scheduled for stenting

My father has been diagnosed with 70% heart wall thinning, and the doctor has recommended stenting. However, the procedure will take 15-20 days to be scheduled. Since my sister’s wedding is approaching, my father prefers to wait until after the wedding, as the procedure requires complete bed rest....

by varied cytoplasm 7 months ago

What can be causing sharp quick chest pains for 6 months in a pre-diabetic male?

Hello I've been having sharp quick chest pains for several months. They seem to come out of nowhere and go away for a few days at a time but seem to come back when I stop thinking about them. I've also been feeling pain in the center and side of my throat along with short bouts of dizziness....

by improved skill over a year ago

Wolf Parkinson white syndrome

OK i recently found out i had wolf Parkinson white syndrome, i just need confirmation of what I'm feeling is because of the syndrome: I'm getting frequent pains in chest shooting pains lasting up to 1 to 5 seconds. I don't know when my heart speeds up but i think it may of i happened a few times i...

by jamieed92039 over a year ago

Heart Diseases Part VIII - Heart Diseases Affecting the Electrical System

The electrical system within the heart is responsible for ensuring that the heart beats correctly so that blood can be transported throughout our the body. Any malfunction of the electrical system in the heart malfunction can cause a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat. Types of heart disease that...

by Kyle J. Norton84557 over a year ago

I had heart attack due to wolff Parkinson white (WPW) syndrome

Answered by a doctor

I have had the same thing since I was 15 it started when I had heart attack due to condition called wpw wolf Parkinson white syndrome I had ablation done at 15 every since then it's been happening but more as I get older

by Guest over a year ago

Trying to decipher my PET scan results. EF seems high at rest and under stress

I also have mitral valve insufficiency, hypertension since age 40, high cholesterol and high triglycerides all controlled at this time with meds. Reason for Appointment 1. PET - SP Vital Signs Wt 150 lbs, Ht 61 in, BMI 28.34 Index, BP 106/66 mm Hg,...

by soundproof eyestrain over a year ago

Coronary Artery Disease but he's not a candidate for bypass, defibrillator or a pacemaker

My husband was hospitalized for small heart attack and his dignosis was arteries with multiple blockages two at major vessels blocke 100% and several blockages. He has a very weal heart and is not a candidate for bypass, defiberators, or pacemaker. or transplant. I am at wits end because...

by Guest over a year ago

my daughter had fontan procedure almost 20 years ago and now have trouble breathing

My daughter had it in 2000 and is now 34 years old and is having lot of problem need oxygen very tried and her purple skin has come back like when she was newborn. bleed more from the Coumadin liver problem. the vain in the neck is shutting down, and can't be repair. Nothing that Children...

by Guest over a year ago

Diet after open heart surgery? I had the widow maker 19 months ago and cannot lose weight

Can't lose weight. had open heart (widow maker) 19 months ago. my diet consists of : 1 c oatmeal w/ dash maple syrup, cinn., tad of marg. 1 scrambled egg. Lunch: 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt w/ blueberries or 1/2 banana dinner 3or 4 pm: 1 cup spinach w/ vinegar, 1 cup pinto beans...

by pinkish force over a year ago