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rozeg

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posted 04/18/2009, comments (0)

Questions about findings from EKG/Hospital ER visit

My husband fell down some steps & I took him to the ER as a precaution, to make sure nothing was broken/no concussion. They were concerned about his heart, so they ran an EKG. We were told he had an abnormal EKG & to follow-up with his reg. doc. This is the results: Vent. rate 72 bpm, PR interval 210 ms, QRS... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you! You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided. Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited

Lisa Nelson RD: Dr. Shelby-Lane took the time to provide more detail on the symptoms of heart disease related to women, as well as, the signs/symptoms of a heart attack and stroke. Dr. Shelby-Lane: Symptoms related to heart disease in women are as follows: Women do need to pay attention to symptoms that may be related to heart... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

What Causes Dizziness? Is it My Heart?

Lisa Nelson RD #16: If an individual experiences significant dizziness and/or lightheadedness, that requires grabbing an object to steady themselves, when moving from a squat position to standing followed by feelings of fatigue and weakness, should they consult their MD? What may be a possible problem? Dr. Shelby-Lane: Vertigo is an... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (2)

What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?

Lisa Nelson RD #2: For women the signs of a heart attack are more subtle. What should women watch for? If everyone responded to every arm/jaw/chest/indigestion/feeling "not quite right" symptom, they'd never leave the ER! Dr. Shelby-Lane: The female heart often is misdiagnosed. True or false: Every year, more women... Read more Chevron

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