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Could I have had a heart attack (shown on EKG) and not know it?
Dear Maureen: The EKG has first a computer interpretation. I often correct that interpretation based on what I know about...
What vessel is considered the “widowmaker” ?
The left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery is often referred to as the “widowmaker”.
Should my mother wait a month after her heart attack to have bypass surgery?
There is some statistical evidence that certain early stages of myocardial injury (as in a heart attack) respond poorly to...
Am I likely to have a heart attack because of impaired coronary reserve?
Dear Margaret, In my opinion, this is a problem of semantics. I don’t know exactly what is meant by ‘impaired...
Does “possible anterior infarct, age undetermined” mean I may have had a heart attack?
While these ECG results COULD truly signify an old [previous] myocardial infarction, i.e., heart attack/MI, this result also could be...
What is n-stemi?
It is a condition where the patient is having severe heart pain but the EKG does not show any changes....
What is concentric remodeling of the left ventricle with adequate systolic function?
After certain insults to the myocardium (heart muscle) such as an infarction (heart attack) or viral disease, the ventricle may...
Does a normal stress test rule out coronary artery blockages, if RBBB and chest pain are present?
The type of chest pain is important. If it is a tightness in the chest with effort or emotion relieved...
What is the difference between “sudden cardiac arrest” and a heart attack?
1. No, it will not affect your LVEF. 2. Many factors are involved in determining your future health, the most...
Is there a relationship between heart disease and perspiration?
Dear Ritesh, Sweating (diaphoresis) can be triggered by several conditions unrelated to the ambient temperature. Slow heart rates, low blood...
Can anything be done to prevent an impending heart attack?
The above is not totally correct. The risk of a single bypass to the diagonal is > the benefit. If...
