I’ve been taking Zocor since my heart attack in 2006. In the past few months, I’ve had some muscle aches. My doctor says Zocor may be causing the problem. He wants me to stop Zocor for a while, but I’m worried about my heart. Is it safe for me to stop?
I am an 82-year-old man with borderline leakage in my mitral valve. What symptoms or tests would help me and others recognize when it is time to consider having the valve fixed?
Are there any cardiovascular benefits to donating blood? Is it like getting an oil change for your car, with the donation getting rid of old blood cells and the body making new ones?
I am 86 years old and have high blood pressure and diabetes. My doctor ordered tests to check my carotid arteries. They showed that one was nearly 70% blocked. My doctor said I had to have surgery right away or I would have a stroke. Is she right?
I have been taking CholestOff for a few years to lower my cholesterol. Does CholestOff have any long-term side effects that might be a problem for breast cancer survivors like me?
Since having a heart attack, I have been taking lisinopril, Zocor, Plavix, aspirin, fish oil, calcium, and a number of other vitamins and supplements. I am thinking of taking a brain booster called Procera AVH. Will it interfere with my heart medications?
I keep reading that peanut butter is a healthy food. But it contains saturated fat and has more sodium than potassium. That doesn’t sound healthy to me.
I am 78, with an enlarged prostate and cataracts. I take Flomax for my prostate, but I’ve been told that it can cause complications during cataract surgery. Should I stop taking Flomax before I have surgery- -and if so, what should I do about my prostate?
I have allergies. Could they be the reason I have high blood pressure?
I’m an 85-year-old man with aortic valve stenosis, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation. My doctor said I should wait until I experience signs of heart failure before having my aortic valve replaced. Shouldn’t I get it done sooner?