My daughter-in-law is 26 and 5 months pregnant. They just discovered that her heart is on the right side of her body. The only complaint she has is of feeling exhausted. How will this affect her and the baby? Will she have a normal life expectancy? Your daughter-in-law now has a new and unique ability armed with this knowledge. She can drive... Read more
What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or BP abnormalities? This is a particularly good question because it applies to all fields of medicine, and to all people who at some time in their lives will become patients (Yes, even doctors). If a person is experiencing symptoms that are not... Read more
How can a high level of triglycerides affect my health if my cholesterol is normal and my LDL and HDL are both low? I presume that you meant that LDL and HDL were both normal. This is more important than the actual triglyceride number (I will actually get to your answer after I get the rest of this off my chest). LDL cholesterol is what we... Read more
During pre-op testing for my father’s back surgery, the EKG showed a “bundle.” What exactly is a bundle and what does it mean for his health?
The heart's electrical activity normally starts in the heart's natural pacemaker (called the sinoatrial node), which is situated on the upper right chamber of the heart (atrium). From... Read more
On biomarkers and genes: the recent discovery that there are genetic factors that can predict a person’s risk of heart disease.
Recent articles in the prestigious academic journal SCIENCE from two separate research groups have been picked up and disseminated to... Read more
