I had cardiac bypass surgery three years ago. I didn’t have a heart attack none of my heart muscle was killed. But two months ago, a stress test showed that the mitral valve in my heart is leaking. What could have caused it, and what can I do about it?
I’ve read that olive oil is good for health, but is extra virgin olive oil worth the extra cost, or is it just another trendy gimmick?
Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
A drug trial concluded that finasteride may decrease the risk of prostate cancer in some men, but the question of whether or not this medication, or any other, can prevent prostate cancer is still very much unanswered.
Temporary loss of smell, which affects the ability to taste, can be caused by a cold, allergies, head injury, or viral respiratory infection. A short course of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication can sometimes resolve the problem.
According to a study, women who suffered from panic attacks were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who did not.
Pulse pressure is the difference between the high and low blood pressure measurements. A high pulse pressue (larger than 40) may lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.
Women who take tamoxifen to prevent a recurrence or first occurrence of breast cancer should avoid certain antidepressants that interfere with tamoxifen’s action in the body.
Following the now-established benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, research now shows that chocolate and coffee also provide some measure of benefit to health, as do sleep, sex, and a strong social network.
The Heart Rhythm Society has published guidelines for the procedure to remove broken, damaged, or worn out pacemaker or ICD leads.