For the past 3 or 4 years, my internist has done a C-reactive protein test on me. My most recent high-sensitivity CRP was 3.1, which she says is high and should be below 2.5. It's been over 5 in the past. I have no history of heart disease in my family (other than my father having a fatal aortic aneurysm), am 5'5" tall, 125 lbs.,... Read more
Whenever something bad happens there is an irrational thought process that causes each of us to try to assess "blame". This is no different for doctors than it is for other people. I can't think of anything much stranger than the discussion I hear from physicians after a young patient comes in with a heart attack. You can almost... Read more
Each of us goes through a stage in which we are dependent upon our parents. In the circle of life, there may come a time during which our parents may need our help and advice. This transition can be difficult for both parent and child. Just as we felt that we were grown up to make our own decisions, parents feel that they have made... Read more
Surviving a brain injury or "brain attack" is not quite like surviving from any other type of clotting or bleeding problem. Years after a gastrointestinal bleeding episode, you may only have a bad memory, but you don't have to live with the problem every day, or overcome it every minute. In fact, you may have months during which... Read more
Question: What are healthy resting heart rates for men and women of different ages? Answer: Normal heart rate for adults at rest can be variable due to the fact that most people don't really measure it at rest rather than during the busy day. Measured after 30 minutes of lying down I would expect a heart rate of 50 to 70 form men, 60 to... Read more
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