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Do statin drugs or neuroendocrine cancer contribute to arrhythmias (SVT episodes)?
Statins do not. If the neuroendocrine cancer involves the heart, it can cause heart arrhythmias. It is more likely this...
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Is it possible when RCA is blocked that it is supported by others?
If an artery is substantially blocked, development of collateral circulation (i.e., other smaller vessels) may occur. When this happens, the...
Where can I get information regarding anomalous origin of the right coronary artery?
Dear Kara: Your son’s condition (anomalous origin of right coronary artery from left sinus) is not rare and the majority...
Do medicines reduce the percentage of blocked arteries?
In general, medications do not relieve blocked arteries but can increase collateral flow to distal parts.
What causes coronary spasm and how is it best managed?
Unfortunately there is not enough data provided to offer a definitive answer. We would need to know about all the...
How do you approach management of anomalous right coronary arteries?
Dear Kelly: We have a protocol. We do intracoronary ultrasound, both baseline and during Dobutamine infusion. It is a simple...
When will the “Absorb” stent be available to the public?
It will likely be some time before this stent for coronary arteries is commercially available to the public. It currently...
I apparently have arteries growing around a blockage. What does that mean?
Coronary distribution in the heart is not always standard. Some vessels are more important than others. Collateral or alternative vessels...
Will continued use of Effient benefit me?
10 mg daily. The advantage is no reported failure of the drug to do what it is made for. Outside...
Do you have experience with anomalous origin of the coronary arteries?
Coronary anomalies are many different entities and all may have different clinical manifestations. A case of anomalous origin of the...
Is Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam the culprit which caused my cardiomyopathy?
Dear Hugh, Cardiomyopathies (CMP) can be divided into 2 types: Ischemic (due to coronary artery disease and hear attacks (myocardial...
