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Is there a relationship between positive/negative thoughts and cardiac function?

Harish: The short answer is no. However, the levels of stress hormones in the blood are elevated during stress. Besides...

Is there radiation in treadmill stress testing?

There is emission of photons which are picked up by the camera, but no radiation is given to the patient.

Does smoking or using marijuana help pulmonary hypertension or is it deleterious to the condition?

Dear Sunny: Forgive the delay in this reply. We usually do better. The short answer to your question is: We...

I have trace fluids around my heart. What kinds of exercise can I safely do?

Hedy, Trace amounts of pericardial fluid are often a physiologic finding and do not necessarily represent an underlying disease. However,...

I’m just starting to exercise to lose weight.  Is my elevated heart rate dangerous?

It is common for people to encounter a rapid heart rate with exercise when they are particularly deconditioned. A heart...

What is a magnified heart and atheromatous aorta?

X-ray is a very useful tool to look at our body, and it can tell us information about our bones,...

Why are my efforts with diet and exercise not enough to improve results of my lipid profile?

Thank you. The most important cholesterol is the LDL. We wish to keep it less than 100 mg/dl and as...

Healthy Heart Guide

The human heart is like the engine of a car—a powerful system that keeps your body moving. It pumps blood,...