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What Procedure to Choose? | Although many indications are the same for performing either PCI or CABG, these two procedures have inherently different mechanisms. While PCI mitigates an obstruction, it can not prevent plaque progression or rupture in other involved segments of the artery. On the contrary, CABG is able to prevent future ischemic in... | Answer this question truthfully |
How a coronary risk profile performed? | Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood. Next, the health care pro... | Answer this question truthfully |
How to prepare for a coronary risk profile? | You should not eat or drink anything except water for 9 - 12 hours before having your blood drawn. | Answer this question truthfully |
How will a coronary risk profile feel? | When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. | Answer this question truthfully |
Why is a coronary risk profile performed? | A coronary risk profile may be done:
To screen adults and children for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides To follow people who have had high cholesterol levels and are being treated
Screening for adults:
The first screening test is performed between ages 20 - 35 in men, and ages 20 - 45 in women. (Note: Different... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are normal results? | The ideal values are different for people without coronary artery disease or other risk factors than for those with known coronary artery disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
The desired values in adults are:
LDL: 70 - 130 mg/dL (lower numbers are desired) HDL: greater than 40 - 60 mg/dL (higher numbers are desir... | Answer this question truthfully |
What do abnormal results mean? | Abnormal values may be a sign that you are at increased risk for atherosclerosis and related disorders, including:
Heart disease Kidney disease Poor blood supply to the legs Stroke | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the risks? | Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling light-headed Hematom... | Answer this question truthfully |
When could I drive after i underwent Coronary stent discharge instructions ? | You should not drive for 48 hours after the procedure. | Answer this question truthfully |
What medications should I take after Coronary stent discharge instructions ? | Aspirin every day - usually for the rest of your life. Ask your doctor about the dose you should take. Plavix (clopidogrel) and Effient (prasugrel) may be used in addition to Aspirin to decrease the risk of a blood clot forming in the heart artery.
You will be given a list of all medicines you should take once you are ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Should I take any OTC pain medications? | You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every six hours as needed for pain in the area where the catheter was placed. Please be sure you are not taking more than one product containing acetaminophen, and do not take more Tylenol than what is recommended on the label. | Answer this question truthfully |
When may I resume my regular activities? | You may resume your regular activities one week after the procedure. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavier than 10 pounds in the first week after the procedure. Also avoid any exercise that causes you to hold your breath and bear down with your abdominal muscles. Begin your exercise program one week after... | Answer this question truthfully |
When could I bathe or swim? | Usually after one week, when the puncture site is healed. This usually takes about a week. You may shower on the day after the procedure after removing the Band-Aid over your puncture site. | Answer this question truthfully |
When can I go back to work after Coronary stent discharge instructions ? | It depends on the type of your work. You can ask your doctor when you can go back to work. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Coronary stent discharge instructions ? | Call your doctor if:
There is bleeding at the catheter insertion site that does not stop when you apply pressure. There is swelling at the catheter site. Your leg or arm below where the catheter was inserted changes color, becomes cool to touch, or is numb. The small incision for your catheter becomes red or painful, o... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Coronary vasospasm? | Coronary vasospasm may be silent (without symptoms) or it may result in chest pain or angina. If the spasm lasts long enough, it may even cause a heart attack.
The main symptom is a type of chest pain called angina, which can be felt under the chest bone and is described as:
Constricting Crushing Pressure Squeezing Tig... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Coronary vasospasm? | The spasm often occurs in coronary arteries that have not become hardened due to plaque buildup (atherosclerosis). However, it also can occur in arteries with plaque buildup.
A contraction (squeezing) of muscles in the artery wall causes these spasms in the arteries. The contraction occurs in just one area of the arter... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Coronary vasospasm ? | Coronary vasospasm affects approximately 4 out of 100,000 people. About 2% of patients with angina have coronary vasospasm.
Coronary vasospasm occurs most commonly in people who smoke or who have high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
In many people, coronary vasospasm may occur without any other heart risk factors a... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Coronary vasospasm ? | Immediately call- 911 or go to the hospital emergency room if you have a history of angina and the crushing or squeezing chest pain is not relieved by nitroglycerin. The pain may be due to a heart attack. Rest and nitroglycerin do not completely relieve the pain of a heart attack.
A heart attack is a medical emergency.... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Deep vein thrombosis? | Changes in skin color (redness) in one leg Increased warmth in one leg Leg pain in one leg Leg tenderness in one leg Skin that feels warm to the touch Swelling (edema) of one leg | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Deep vein thrombosis? | Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow and cause swelling and pain. When a clot breaks off and moves through the bloodstream, this is called an embolism. An embolism can get stuck in the brain, lungs, heart or another other area that can lea... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Deep vein thrombosis ? | DVTs are most common in adults over age 60, but can occur at any age.
Sitting for long periods when traveling can increase the risk of DVTs. This is most likely when one or more of the risk factors listed below are also present. Risk factors include:
After a pacemaker catheter has been passed through the vein in the gr... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Deep vein thrombosis ? | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of DVT.
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have DVT and you develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing blood, fainting, loss of consciousness, or other severe symptoms. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Deep vein thrombosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Many DVTs disappear without a problem, but they can return. Some people may have long-term pain and swelling in the leg known as post-phlebitic syndrome. Wearing tight (compression) stockings during and after the DVT may help prevent this problem.
Blood clots in the thigh are more likely to break off and cause pulmonar... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Dengue fever? | Dengue fever begins with a sudden high fever, often as high as 104–105 degrees Fahrenheit. A flat, red rash may appear over most of the body 2–5 days after the fever starts. A second rash, which looks like the measles, appears later in the disease. Infected people may have increased skin sensitivity and are very uncomf... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Dengue fever? | Dengue fever is caused by one of four different but related viruses. It is spread by the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly the mosquito Aedes aegypti, which is found in tropic and subtropic regions. This includes parts of:
Indonesian archipelago into northeastern Australia South and Central America Southeast Asia Sub-S... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Dengue fever ? | Living or traveling to a region of the world where the infection is endemic is a risk factor for the disease. These regions include:
Indonesian archipelago into northeastern Australia South and Central America Southeast Asia Sub-Saharan Africa
The presence of water-holding containers in and around the home needed for t... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Dengue fever ? | Call your health care provider if you have traveled in an area where dengue fever is known to occur and have developed symptoms of the disease. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Dengue fever (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The condition generally lasts a week or more. Although uncomfortable, dengue fever in most cases is not deadly. People with the condition should fully recover. Some people develop a more severe form of the disease which requires hospitalization. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Dextrocardia? | There are no symptoms of dextrocardia if the heart is normal.
Conditions that may include dextrocardia may cause the following symptoms:
Bluish skin Difficulty breathing Failure to grow and gain weight Fatigue Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) Pale skin (pallor) Repeated sinus or lung infections | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Dextrocardia? | During the early weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart develops. Sometimes, for reasons that are unclear, the heart develops and turns so that it points to the right side of the chest instead of the left side. There are several types of dextrocardia. Most involve other defects of the heart and abdomen area. The simplest... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Dextrocardia ? | Like most congenital heart defects, it is unclear exactly why certain babies are born with dextocardia. There is evidence to suggest that families with a history of genetic problems and other congenital heart disease may be at an increased risk for carrying and expressing the trait. Genetic testing may be performed to ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Dextrocardia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Babies with simple dextrocardia have a normal life expectancy and should have no problems related to the location of the heart. When dextrocardia appears with other defects in the heart and elsewhere in the body, how well the baby does depends on the severity of the problems. The death rate in babies and children witho... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Diffuse esophageal spasm? | Difficulty swallowing or pain with swallowing Pain in the chest or upper abdomen
It can be hard to tell a spasm from angina pectoris, a symptom of heart disease. The pain may spread to the neck, jaw, arms, or back | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Diffuse esophageal spasm? | The cause of diffuse esophageal spasm is unknown. Very hot or very cold foods may trigger an episode in some people. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Diffuse esophageal spasm ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of diffuse esophageal spasm that don't go away. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Diffuse esophageal spasm (Outlook/Prognosis)? | A diffuse esophageal spasm may come and go (intermittent) or last for a long time (chronic). Medicine can help relieve symptoms. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Dilated Cardiomyopathy? | Symptoms of heart failure are most common. Usually, they develop slowly over time. However, sometimes symptoms start very suddenly and are severe.
Common symptoms are:
Chest pain or pressure (more likely when you exercise) Cough Fatigue, weakness, faintness Irregular or rapid pulse Loss of appetite Shortness of breath ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy? | Heart disease (which is caused by a narrowing of the arteries) and poorly controlled high blood pressure are the most common causes of dilated cardiomyopathy. These problems lead to a weakened and enlarged heart muscle.
There are many other causes of dilated cardiomyopathy, including:
Alcohol or cocaine abuse, or medic... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Dilated cardiomyopathy ? | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cardiomyopathy.
If chest pain, palpitations, or faintness develop seek emergency medical treatment immediately. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Dilated cardiomyopathy (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Heart failure is most often a chronic illness, which may get worse over time. Some people develop severe heart failure, in which medicines, other treatments, and surgery no longer help. Many people are at risk for deadly heart rhythms, and may need medicines or a defibrillator. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Disseminated intravascular coagulation ? | Bleeding, possibly from multiple sites in the body Blood clots Bruising Drop in blood pressure | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the causes of Disseminated intravascular coagulation ? | Normally when you are injured, certain proteins in the blood become activated and travel to the injury site to help stop bleeding. However, in persons with DIC, these proteins become abnormally active. This often occurs due to inflammation, infection, or cancer.
Small blood clots form in the blood vessels. Some of thes... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Disseminated intravascular coagulation ? | Risk factors for DIC include:
Blood transfusion reaction Cancer, especially certain types of leukemia Infection in the blood by bacteria or fungus Liver disease Pregnancy complications (such as placenta that is left behind after delivery) Recent surgery or anesthesia Sepsis (a serious infection) Severe tissue injury (a... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Disseminated intravascular coagulation ? | Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you have bleeding that won't stop. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Disseminated intravascular coagulation (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The outcome depends on what is causing the disorder, but DIC can be life-threatening. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Dressler's syndrome? | Anxiety Chest pain May come and go (recur) Pain may be sharp and stabbing (pleuritic) or tight and crushing (ischemic) Pain may get worse when breathing and may go away when you stand or sit up Pain moves to the neck, shoulder, back, or abdomen Difficulty breathing Dry cough Fast heart rate (tachycardia) Fatigue Fever ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Dressler's syndrome? | Two types of pericarditis can occur after a heart attack. The first type of pericarditis most often occurs within 2 to 5 days after a heart attack. When the body tries to clean up the diseased heart tissue, swelling and inflammation occur. The second type of pericarditis is also called Dressler's syndrome (or post-card... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Dressler%27s syndrome ? | You have a higher risk of pericarditis if you have had a previous heart attack, open heart surgery, or chest trauma, or if your heat attack affected the thickness of your heart muscle. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Dressler%27s syndrome ? | Call your health care provider if:
You develop symptoms of pericarditis after a heart attack You have been diagnosed with pericarditis and symptoms continue or come back, despite treatment | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Dressler%27s syndrome (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The condition may come back, even in people who receive treatment. In some cases, untreated pericarditis can be life threatening. | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Dyspnea? | Shortness of breath has many different causes:
A blockage of the air passages in your nose, mouth, or throat may lead to difficulty breathing. Heart disease can cause breathlessness if your heart is unable to pump enough blood to supply oxygen to your body. If your brain, muscles, or other body organs do not receive en... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve? | Symptoms of Ebstein's anomaly develop after birth and include bluish-colored lips and nails due to low blood oxygen levels. Symptoms range from mild to severe. In severe cases, the baby appears very sick and has trouble breathing. However in older children symptoms are mild, and include:
Cough Failure to grow Fatigue R... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the causes of Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve? | The exact cause of Ebstein's anomaly is unknown, however the use of certain drugs (such as lithium or benzodiazepines) during pregnancy may play a role. Ebstein's anomaly occurs as a baby develops in the womb. This condition is rare but it is more common among Caucasians. The tricuspid valve is made up of three parts, ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve ? | Since the exact cause of Ebstein's anomaly is unknown, it is difficult to distinguish who is at risk. However, the use of certain drugs (such as lithium or benzodiazepines) during pregnancy may play a role. Even though this condition is very rare, it is more common among Caucasians. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Ebsteins anomaly of the tricuspid valve ? | Call your health care provider if your child develops symptoms of this condition. Seek immediate medical attention if breathing problems occur. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Eisenmenger's syndrome? | Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) Bluish lips, fingers, toes, and skin (cyanosis) Chest pain Coughing up blood Dizziness Fainting Feeling tired Shortness of breath Stroke Swelling in the joints caused by too much uric acid (gout) | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Eisenmenger's syndrome? | Eisenmenger syndrome is caused by a defect in the heart. Most often, babies with this condition are born with a hole between the two pumping chambers -- the left and right ventricles -- of the heart (ventricular septal defect). The hole allows blood that has already picked up oxygen from the lungs to flow back into the... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Eisenmenger%27s syndrome ? | Like most congenital heart defects, it is unclear exactly why certain babies are born with Eisenmenger's syndrome. There is evidence to suggest that families with a history of genetic problems and other congenital heart disease may be at an increased risk for carrying and expressing the trait. Genetic testing may be pe... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Eisenmenger%27s syndrome (Outlook/Prognosis)? | How well the infant or child does depends on whether another medical condition is present, and the age at which high blood pressure develops in the lungs. Patients with this condition can live 20 to 50 years. | Answer this question truthfully |
How do I begin to read an ECG? | A short ECG recording of normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm) An example of a normal ECG. Click on the Image for an enlargement | Answer this question truthfully |
Where do you start when interpreting an ECG? | on the top left are the patient's information, name, sex and date of birth at the right of that are below each other the Frequency, the conduction times (PQ,QRS,QT/QTc), and the heart axis (P-top axis, QRS axis and T-top axis) further to the right is the interpretation of the ECG written (this often misses in a'fresh' ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What does the ECG register? | The ECG is a registration of the heart's electric activity.
Just like skeletal muscles, the heart is electrically stimulated to contract. This stimulation is also called activation or excitation. Cardiac muscles are electrically charged at rest. The inside of the cell is negatively charged relative to the outside (rest... | Answer this question truthfully |
When could I drive after i underwent Electrophysiology study and ablation discharge instructions ? | You should not drive after the procedure without asking your doctor when you could do that. This is different for everyone. | Answer this question truthfully |
What medications should I take after Electrophysiology study and ablation discharge instructions ? | Ask your doctor whether you should go back to taking the medications you were on before the procedure. Be sure your doctor knows about everything you are taking. | Answer this question truthfully |
Should I take any OTC pain medications? | You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every six hours as needed for pain in the area where the catheter was placed. Please be sure you are not taking more than one product containing acetaminophen, and do not take more Tylenol than what is recommended on the label. | Answer this question truthfully |
When may I resume my regular activities? | You may resume your regular activities one week after the procedure. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavier than 10 pounds in the first week after the procedure. Also avoid any exercise that causes you to hold your breath and bear down with your abdominal muscles. Begin your exercise program one week after... | Answer this question truthfully |
When can I go back to work after Electrophysiology study and ablation discharge instructions ? | It depends on the type of your work. You can ask your doctor when you can go back to work. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Electrophysiology study and ablation discharge instructions ? | Call your doctor if:
Your wound looks infected (redness, increased drainage, swelling, painful). You feel dizzy or short of breath. You have chest pain. You have hiccups that do not go away. You were unconscious for a moment. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Endocarditis ? | Symptoms of endocarditis may develop slowly (subacute) or suddenly (acute). Fever is the classic symptom and may persist for days before any other symptoms appear.
Other symptoms may include:
Abnormal urine color Blood in the urine Chills Excessive sweating Fatigue Joint pain Muscle aches and pains Nail abnormalities (... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the causes of Endocarditis ? | Endocarditis is usually a result of a blood infection. Bacteria or other infectious substance can enter the bloodstream during certain medical procedures, including dental procedures, and travel to the heart, where it can settle on damaged heart valves. The bacteria can grow and may form infected clots that break off a... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Endocarditis ? | The following increase your chances for developing endocarditis:
Artificial heart valves Congenital heart disease (atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and others) Heart valve problems (such as mitral insufficiency) History of rheumatic heart disease Intravenous drug users are also at risk for this condition... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Endocarditis ? | Call your health care provider if you note the following symptoms during or after treatment:
Weight loss without change in diet Blood in urine Chest pain Weakness Numbness or weakness of muscles Fever | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Endocarditis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Early treatment of bacterial endocarditis generally has a good outcome. Heart valves may be damaged if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the costs of dabigatran and warfarin? | The annual cost of therapy with Dabigatran are estimated to be $2,884 per patient.
The cost of Warfarin is approximately $0.30 per day, $109.5 per year.
(http://www.pharmacychecker.com/Pricing.asp?DrugName=Warfarin&DrugId=19462&DrugStrengthId=31721)
There is a cost associated with INR monitoring of Warfarin of $2,134 p... | Answer this question truthfully |
How many patients would you need to treat to save a life? | Given the 0.5% mortality reduction (which was of borderline statistical significance for the 150 mg dose), you would need to treat 200 patients for one year to save one life. | Answer this question truthfully |
How much would it cost to save that life? | That one year of therapy in 200 patients would cost an additional 200 X $1,123 or $224,600. | Answer this question truthfully |
How long does someone with atrial fibrillation live after you save their life? | The average age of patients in RE-LYwas 71.4 years. The average years of life a female can expect to live beyond 71 years is 14 years and a male is 13 years:
(http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/births_deaths_marriages_divorces/life_expectancy.html).
Patients who have atrial fibrillation may live less than the ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What is the cost per year of life saved with dabigatran? | Therefore, $224,600 in societal costs divided by those 6.75 years the person whose life was saved goes on to live equates to $33,274 per year of life saved. This is well within the acceptable limits for cost per year of life saved in the United States and similar to the cost per year of life saved for a defibrillator. | Answer this question truthfully |
What if you factor in the reduction in costly strokes and the reduction in costs due to a reduction in bleeding? | If complications of pharmacotherapy are included in the cost effectiveness analysis, the cost effectiveness of dabigatran may be even more favorable.
The lifetime cost of all cause stroke is estimated by the CDC to be $100,000. The rate of stroke per year was 1.57% for Warfarin and 1.01% for 150 mg of dabigatran. There... | Answer this question truthfully |
What does it cost to prevent a stroke? | There was a reduction in all cause stroke from 1.57% / year for Warfarin to 1.01% / year for dabigatran, a 0.56% / year reduction. You would need to treat 179 patients with dabigatran to prevent one stroke. This would incur an incremental cost of 179 x $1,123, or $200,535. On the other hand, the lifetime cost of all ca... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the limitations of a cost-effectiveness analysis like this? | These estimates are driven by “point estimates” A 0.5% improvement in mortality is small, and this point estimate may be unstable (p=0.051). Patients with atrial fibrillation may live longer than the 6.75 years assumed here. A longer survival time would reduce the cost per year of life saved.
No quality adjusted life e... | Answer this question truthfully |
How do these costs fit in with what we spend on other things in society? | Last year, in TIME magazine, Sir Michael Rawlins, chairman of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence stated the following (http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1888006,00.html#ixzz13Z0tUMuG):
“ Our Department of Transport, for instance, has a cost-per-life-saved threshold for new road schem... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Fatigue? | There are many possible causes of fatigue, including:
Anemia (including iron deficiency anemia) Depression or grief Medications such as sedatives or antidepressants Persistent pain Sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, or narcolepsy Thyroid gland that is underactive or overactive Use of alcohol or ... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Fatigue ? | Call your doctor right away if:
You are confused or dizzy You have blurred vision You have little to no urine, or recent swelling and weight gain
Call your doctor if:
You have unexplained weakness or fatigue, especially if you also have a fever or unintentional weight loss You have constipation, dry skin, weight gain, ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Fibromuscular dysplasia? | Some patients experience no symptoms of the disease while others may have
High blood pressure Dizziness or vertigo Chronic headache Intracranial aneurysm Ringing in the ears Weakness or numbness in the face Neck pain Changes in vision | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Fibromuscular dysplasia? | While the cause of fibromuscular dysplasia is unknown, it's believed that several factors may play a role.
Genetics. Genetics may play a role in the development of fibromuscular dysplasia. But, if another family member has fibromuscular dysplasia, you or a relative may never get fibromuscular dysplasia, or you might ge... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Fibromuscular dysplasia ? | These factors increases the risk for the patients
Sex. Women have a much greater risk than men. Age. more common in people from 25 to 50 years old. Smoking appear to have an increased risk of developing fibromuscular dysplasia. For those already diagnosed with the disease, smoking increases further risk. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Fibromuscular dysplasia ? | If you are young female and develop any of the above mentioned symptoms then you should call or visit a health care professional. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Fibromuscular dysplasia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | After the diagnosis have been made, a repeat Doppler ultrasound exam or a CT angiogram is done every six to 12 months to see the prognosis. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea? | Symptoms of gonorrhea usually appear 2 - 5 days after infection, however, in men, symptoms may take up to a month to appear. Some people do not have symptoms. They may be completely unaware that they have caught the disease, and therefore do not seek treatment. This increases the risk of complications and the chances o... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Gonorrhea? | Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch gonorrhea. The infection can be spread by contact with the mouth, vagina, penis, or anus. The bacteria grow in warm, moist areas of the body, including the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). In women, the... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Gonorrhea ? | You are more likely to develop this infection if you:
Have multiple sexual partners Have a partner with a past history of any sexually transmitted disease Do not use a condom during sex Are a man who has sexual contact with another man Have a drug addiction | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Gonorrhea ? | If you have symptoms suggestive of gonorrhea, you should call your health care provider immediately. Most state-sponsored clinics will diagnose and treat STDs without charge. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Gonorrhea (Outlook/Prognosis)? | A gonorrhea infection that has not spread to the bloodstream or other areas almost always can be cured with antibiotics. Gonorrhea that has spread is a more serious infection but almost always gets better with treatment. | Answer this question truthfully |
Which coronary artery is the culprit one? | Click on the ECG for magnification. Click on answer for the results of the coronary angiography. Check the chapter on myocardial infarction if you would like to review related EKG and angiographic characteristics of the different culprit lesions in detail.
Ami0001.jpg Answer example 1 Ami0002.jpg Answer example 2 Ami0... | Answer this question truthfully |
Is the Disease Fatal? | Yes. HPS can be fatal. It has a mortality rate of 38%. | Answer this question truthfully |
Are there any complications? | Previous observations of patients that develop HPS from New World Hantaviruses recover completely. No chronic infection has been detected in humans. Some patients have experienced longer than expected recovery times, but the virus has not been shown to leave lasting effects on the patient. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of a Heart attack? | It's important to know the symptoms of a heart attack and call 9-1-1 if someone is having them. Those symptoms include:
Chest discomfort - pressure, squeezing, or pain. The most common symptom of heart attack is chest pain or discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for mo... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Heart attack? | Heart attacks occur most often as a result of a condition called coronary artery disease (CAD). In CAD, a fatty material called plaque builds up over many years on the inside walls of the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart). Eventually, an area of plaque can rupture, causing a bl... | Answer this question truthfully |
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