Heart Beat: Anxious about angina
Anxiety and depression greatly increase the probability of developing angina.
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Month: April 2010
From our follow-up files
Further information about recently published articles on bowel prep before colon surgery, Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles, and the results of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy.
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By the way, doctor: Why is my mitral valve leaking?
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?
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On call: Olive oil and health
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?
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To catch a thief may stop a heart
Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
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Finasteride to prevent prostate cancer: A new chapter
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.
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Olfaction subtraction
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.
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Heart Beat: Panic attacks linked to heart disease
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.
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Heart Beat: High pulse pressure poses risk for atrial fibrillation
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.
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In the journals: Some antidepressants interfere with tamoxifen more than others
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.
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