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2 months ago I had a double bypass and mitrol valve repair.   Had a stress test 1 and the cardio released me for rehab.  At the rehab consultation they noticed that my stress test was abnormal.  They would not let me start and sent me back to my cardio.  Now I am waitng for the appt. next week.  What could this mean?  I was looking forward to starting rehab and getting on with my life.  I am a 48 y.o. female.  Thank you for any input.

i am 21 weeks preg and had a visit with a perinatal clinic.where the dr detected a low ventricular rate of 50-60 bpm everything else being normal.He said its a fetal heart block.is he sure or can this be an assumption at this stage.Is there any possibility that my baby s heart rate can improve in the coming weeks and she doesnt have a heart block?I am really worried.They have asked me to come for a follow up US in 4 weeks.Please help

For months, my husband has had sternum pain with exertion or strong emotions. He just had an EKG that showed a dip at the inferior lateral T-wave. The doctor ordered an imaging stress test (cardiolite), but we have a $3500 deductible and the test is $2500, so we cancelled until we have more info. Our fear is we'll pay $2500 and the test will be inconclusive and/or lead to another expensive test, and then another. Should we just go for a heart catheterization to begin with?

Hello,  I had Coronary Ct scan.  I heard that it is very dangerous because it has high dose of radiation which triger radiation induced cancer.  Just single coronary Ct can induce the cancer risk? 

My son went thru the fireman's entanglement box drill and got a bloody nose and had high blood pressure afterwards.  What does that mean?

I had CV Test.Had a calcium score of54 My total cholesterol is 210. My HDL is97 My LdL is 106 and my Triglycerides are 35. I am 68,very active,eat healthy and my blood pressure is 117 over 68.My doctor wants me to take pravastin 80mg.I am opposed to taking this and looking for another opinion.

my dad got his cat scan results back today and the doctor said he has 2 scars on his lungs and he needs to see a lung specialist .  can you give me an idea of what to expect?

Oh I forgot something else. As to the iodine and the thyroid. I am really not clear on the issue of taking it. Is there anywhere I can read a more depth perception on this issue! Thanks

I have hashimoto's/Hypothyroid, high cholesterol, vit D deficiency.

I just started taking HRT, after 4 years of everyday suffering cold turkey without HRT.

I  have been on HRT

*Vivelle-Dot .05 mg

*Prometrium 200 mg

*Compounded testosterone 1/2 gram

Doc also added Cytomel (T3) at 5 mcg. to my 62.5 Levothroid (125 mcg split in half).

I also take 5000 IU daily and Wild Fish Oil 1000 mg (180EPA/120DHA) to help lower my cholesterol.

 I want to know if possible, will I need to increase my Levothroid due to HRT. In the afternoon, I get so exhausted, I have to lay down for at least 15 mins. My blood sugar and pressure are fine! 

I know it takes awhile for everything to start being adjusted, but this is really annoying to be so tired.

Dr William:

 My son 24 years old had high blood pressure problem. I gave him natto-k for few weeks, his blood presuure seems dropped. Can natto-k cause stroke or brain bleeding as you said? please respond soon, thanks