I had an echo done at work when the American Screening Association visited and the ultrasound tech said I have mitral valve prolapse with mild regurgitation.
The second echo, done at a doctor's office by a different tech, indicated I have a “leaky valve” with mild regurgitation, but no prolapse.
How can these be different?
I’m waiting for […]
Hey guys, I quit smoking weed 5 days ago and the plan was to go a month because I had been having heart palpitations because I was gettin high 6 times a day for a few years… But tonight me and my friend are going to see the new Harold and Kumar and I […]
has anyone observed the decline of a person with heart failure? if so what did you notice before they died.
Answer: Heart failure affects the lungs to the point that people usually are admitted to the hospital and can barely breathe because their lungs are full of fluid. Eventually they need to be placed on […]
The ECG can measure intervals of time and electricity - stuff that your heart is actually doing. If there is a problem with your heart then it will show up on the ECG tracing. Sorry, you will have to ask a clearer question if you want a clearer answer than that.
Answer: An ECG […]
Any tips on reducing my blood pressure?
I'm young and healthy (have a very fit body and train daily), have never smoked and don't drink very often.
I tried not drinking at all, and removing salt from my diet nearly completely for 2 years and it made absolutely no difference.
I've also had many investigations for biological issues […]
but I'm so scared - what if I get a blood clot? A 44 year old woman I used to work with got a blood clot two years ago from a flight but she smoked lots. She was hospitalised. So she couldn't fly for a year. She then started smoking again and flew to Egypt […]
she would like to hear from anyone who has had any problems with the same medication
Answer: Do statins have potential side effects? Of course. EVERY drug has them. Are your neighbor's problems from her statin, only her physician knows for sure. It's irresponsible to advise a patient to stop a medicine without their speaking […]
Are ipods bad for pacemakers?
Also, what about tasers? Police are using tasers in schools these days and state they are harmless, but how are they to know if someone has a pacemaker? Couldn't the taser kill them?
Answer: pacemakers are not interfered with by ipods with flash memory. There’s potential that devices such as mobile phones […]
I’ve a question, I going thur many episodes of hiccups everytime I smoke, what are the causes?? I been smoking forever and I never had hiccups until just recently..
Answer: Not sure but you can get rid of them by eating a massive spoonful of peanut butter
She shouts too much!!!
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Answer: Maybe Bill is a lucky man! Deep throat, baby!