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Where in the Unites States are there centers of excellence for valve-sparing ascending aortic aneurysm repair?
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Should my 5-year-old son with a bicuspid aortic valve reduce his activity level?
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What is subacute bacterial endocarditis?
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I'm taking a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor for my blood pressure. Should I consider an ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker combination instead?
August 7, 2008
I'd like to learn more about the Apo-B test. How can one request this and how much does it cost?
August 7, 2008
What is left ventricular non-compaction and what is the prognosis?
August 7, 2008
My father has atrial fibrillation and has learned that Hawthorn vitamins could help prevent the attacks. Could you please tell me what you know of Hawthorn, if anything?
August 7, 2008
If I take amiodarone for heart arrhythmias are there special tests I should have done? If so how often?
August 7, 2008
Can you explain the possible causes of exercise-induced hypotension and the treatment options?
August 7, 2008
Can you give me your insight on Vytorin?
August 7, 2008
I have coronary artery disease and have been advised to change my lifestyle and diet. Can you give me additional advice?
August 7, 2008
When someone has a strong family history of heart disease and requires cholesterol-lowering medications, can they eat whatever they want because their cholesterol was not controlled by diet?
August 7, 2008
How do I prevent my bicuspid aortic valve from deteriorating?
August 7, 2008
Can defibrillators prevent heart attacks?
August 5, 2008
Atrial fibrillation and aspirin
August 5, 2008
I have a total cholesterol of 268 (with an LDL of 120), and I’m already on Crestor (10 mg) and fish oil. I’ve had a prior heart attack. What do you think of Zetia?
August 5, 2008
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) lowers my levels of LDL but increases my bilirubin levels. What should I do?
August 5, 2008
I’m taking a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor for my high blood pressure. Should I consider the ACCOMPLISH study's ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker regimen?
August 5, 2008
What is mitral valve prolapse?
June 13, 2008
As a nurse who screens patients for heart disease, is it in my scope of practice to recommend over-the-counter medications to improve HDL levels (niacin for example)?
June 2, 2008
How low can cholesterol go? Is a level of 103 mg per dL too low?
May 22, 2008
Is my mean arterial pressure of 136 a problem?
May 16, 2008
I have a bicuspid aortic valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm. I also have a rib deformity and loose ligaments in my shoulders and knees. Might I have some form of the Marfan Syndrome?
May 13, 2008
How should primary care doctors handle patients on Vytorin given the ENHANCE trial results?
May 9, 2008
Is taking Advicor a better option than just taking Zocor? Is it true that Advicor can raise blood glucose levels? In that case should I just move over to a regular statin regimen?
May 5, 2008
Should I be concerned with my potassium level?
May 2, 2008
Can blood thinners cause angina?
May 1, 2008
Is stress testing appropriate for evaluating surgery candidates?
March 14, 2008
Endocarditis and antibiotics
March 10, 2008
Do stents prevent heart attacks?
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