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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

What is a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Can it Cause Stroke

What exactly is a patent foramen ovale (PFO)? Has it been known to cause stroke? If the PFO is repaired, what are the chances of recurring strokes? The chambers of the heart form before the child is born. Before birth the infantile circulation must pass through the placenta of the mother, as the infant is not yet breathing. As the time of... Read moreChevron
sherry

Heart Healthy

Can any woman who has had a heart attack please give me some information on the symptoms they had, how long they had them before they had an attack, and if you put off going to emergency room because you were afraid it was nothing?  For about  two weeks I felt as though I was coming down with a cold. My hands and feet were so cold I... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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Cardiovascular Internist

Are the Newest High Blood Pressure Medications the Best?

My doctor didn't give me one of the new drugs that are good for my blood pressure. Is this because she is not up to date?  Recently the New York Times ran an editorial and several pieces on the "Op Ed" page about lecturers having conflicts of interest when giving such lectures. I am currently on a plane preparing to give... Read moreChevron
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Stroke Survivor

Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication

With all the woes of pregnancy, I didn't think things could get any worse. I only have a few weeks left, so I do see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, I caught a horrible head cold from a co-worker. It always amazes me that nobody uses their sick days when they're actually sick. Instead, they save them up and come to work... Read moreChevron
Richard E Darrow

Serious side effects when taking "Plavix"

Several years ago I was put on Plavix by a PA of a sleep study Dr.   I don't know the reason!  And then Dr moved to Montana.  And after that I had a knee replacement and before it was healed I started having severe rash.  2000 or 2001.  But none of the Dr would say it was any drug I was taking because new Dr... Read moreChevron

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