Can a person have congestive heart failure with only slight cough and shortness of breath?
It is possible to have congestive heart failure with minor or no symptoms. Heart function (i.e., the presence or absence...
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Is this considered an aneurysm or just consistent with acromegaly?
This is a relatively straightforward situation. At 4.3cm for the ascending aorta – this is below what we would define...
What is the best way to treat my CHF and left ventricular prolapse?
This is a condition which is likely to be manageable sucessfuly with simple medicines only. It is not likely to...
How is the heart stopped during open heart surgery?
The surgeon infuses a chemical agent (cardioplegia) which stops the heart’s function. The solution contains potassium ion which has a...
Why is there a 3 month waiting period for an ICD for people in heart failure?
Essentially it is correct that Medicare requires 3 months to pass after initial diagnosis if heart failure before ICD implant....
What are the signs and symptoms of a person having a congenital heart disease?
Dear Karen: The signs and symptoms are very variable and being blue is one of them.
Do these echo results imply heart failure?
Sorry, too little information to answer the question. To provide a clear answer, other important data is needed, such as...
My EF went from 40 to 30-35 since February. Should I be concerned?
An estimate of EF (ejection fraction) can sometimes vary by about 10% and is difficult to estimate more accurately than...
Do I have congestive heart failure?
Generalized edema (swelling) may result from several conditions. It is often due to heart failure, but not always.
If I continue my current drinking habits, what do you think will happen to me?
The straightforward fact: it will shorten your life. Our recommendation: stop drinking so much!
Is it possible to do a coarctation repair without using the heart/lung machine?
The anomalies associated with coarctation of the aorta may have various forms. In some instances, a bypass using a Dacron...
Could exposure to the flu vaccine have triggered my weak heart muscle?
It is a possibility, if a live virus was used in the original vaccination you received. More likely, however, is...
