Can a 50% blockage of the LAD be treated with medicine instead of a stent?
If only 50%, then risk factor modification is all that is required.
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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...
Are my daughter’s symptoms from arrhythmias, new medicine, or something else?
Hi DeAnne, It’s important to make sure that your daughter was having symptoms while wearing the monitors. If not, then...
Are aspirin and Cardvas tabs appropriate treatment for mitral valve prolapse?
This is for the local MD to decide. Usually, mitral valve prolapse is not an indication for Aspirin.
Are there any channel blockers that won’t cause serious side effects to gums?
Unfortunately, the literature shows that gingival hyperplasia is associated with all calcium channel blockers. This is a well know side...
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 have Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block (IRBBB). Can I take Lexapro?
There is no contraindication to taking Lexapro with IRBBB. There is no contraindication to taking Lexapro in the presence of...
Should I have repeat mitral valve surgery now?
Given your comments that you have few, if any, symptoms, it would appear that you are currently stable, thus rushing...
What is a normal down time for recovery after a Lariat procedure?
Hello Mikki. The time it takes to recover from a Lariat procedure varies according to what condition the patient is...
If I defer ablation, do I have a greater chance of having a stroke?
The risk of stroke in patients with AF (atrial fibrillation) is not only the arrhythmia. Discuss with your doctor the...
Is subcutaneous aortic valve replacement viable?
Yes, subcutaneous aortic valve replacement, better known as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), is available in major medical centers throughout...
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...
