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Expert_badge Dr. Larry Weinrauch

Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

How to Care for a Parent with Heart Disease

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 decisions all... Read moreChevron
posted 10/15/2007, comments (0)|
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Dietitian

Being Overweight Increases Risk of Heart Disease

It's no secret that being overweight increases our risk for chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Research suggests that even a small reduction in weight can improve conditions, such as high cholesterol, or blood pressure.   Perhaps you have steadily been gaining weight over the years, or... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Dr. Larry Weinrauch

Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?

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 moreChevron
posted 10/01/2007, comments (0)|
bharat

medication

I have CABG after the consideration of my family history of heart disease,Since then I have been under medication of Lowering cholesteral drugs;lipicard or zosta, also betaloc and ecospirine regularly. I just want to know that should I have to continue the above meddication for full life or could I change to some alternative medicine like... Read moreChevron
perezs

Beware of the signs

My first heart attack, I had no signs except for some pain in my jaw.I went to the doctor because I thought I had a bad tooth and found out I had a heart attack 3 weeks prior.  2nd heart attack was 9 months later with more pain in the jaw, but a lot worse from the 1st.  1st time had to have a stent placed in the artery, 2nd time I had to... Read moreChevron

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