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?
My father has had two surgeries in the past year to remove calcium deposits in his prostate. Is there any way to avoid this buildup, or will it continue?
CT scans show my arteries are in the 89th percentile for calcium scores. My stress tests and echocardiograms are normal, so are my blood pressure and cholesterol, and I feel fine. Should I have an angiogram to confirm the calcification?
I am 78 years old. An echocardiogram showed a leak in my mitral valve. A follow-up test showed some leakage in my tricuspid valve. I like to exercise, but don’t want to make these problems worse. Is it okay for me to walk on a treadmill or lift weights?
My doctor told me I should think about having a procedure something like angioplasty to stop my atrial fibrillation. Can you tell me more?
I’ve been diagnosed with pseudogout, which I understand is caused by a buildup of calcium crystals in the joints. Should I be concerned about taking a calcium supplement?
I avoid grapefruit juice because my doctor says it affects how my body handles the Lipitor I take for my cholesterol. Should I also stay away from pomelo?
Many people in my neighborhood heat their homes with wood stoves. The smoke really bothers me. Does what’s coming out of their chimneys affect my heart?