Heart Disease - All People Who Are Interested In "cholesterol"

Allison

posted 06/25/2009, comments (79)

Pop Legend Michael Jackson Dead at 50

The LA Times has reported that pop legend Michael Jackson is dead. He was 50 years old. According to the Times, he was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at the hospital in a deep coma after suffering sudden cardiac arrest. UPDATE: CNN is reporting allegations of Jackson's possible overuse of... Read more Chevron

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hrt2hrt

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posted 05/23/2009, comments (7)

new diagnosis

I am newly diagnosed with single vessel coronary artery disease. I was prescribed Coreg 6.25 mg 2X daily and had to reduce that to 3.125 shortly after. Also taking isosorbide 30 mg. and nitroglycerin .4 mg as needed for chest pain. Pain and symptoms seemed worse after starting new meds. Any advice? Also interested in controling cholesterol... Read more Chevron

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Gary Wonacott

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64 years old, 6', 195 #, CEO engineering company, but retiring

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posted 05/06/2009, comments (0)

Myocardial ischemia and safe exercise limits

I am interested in finding others who are in the same situation as I am who would like to share their experiences. I am going into retirement just as I have discovered that I have coronary disease. A significant part of my retirement is playing sports such as tennis. I have multiple blockages in branch arteries up to 90 percent,... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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Site producer for My Heart Central

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posted 11/04/2008, comments (5)

Senator Dick Durban's Daughter Passes Away

Senator Dick Durban's eldest daughter, Christine Ann Durbin, passed away on November 1, 2008 at age 40 due to complications from a congenital heart condition. Durban's communications director released a statement saying, ""Chris was a remarkable woman who was deeply committed to her family and deeply loved in return. The Durbin family is... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Larry Weinrauch

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (2)

Jaw Pain Could Be Sign of Serious Heart Condition

Can pain in the jaw or teeth be an indication of a heart attack? How do I tell if a pain in my arm or shoulder is due to a heart condition? These questions are quite common and frequently asked, and not always easily or correctly answered in magazines and journals. In fact, pain caused by an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart can... Read more Chevron

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