Sunday, December 28, 2008

Does HDL cholesterol affect your chance of developing heart disease

Does HDL cholesterol affect your chance of developing heart disease?

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Your doctor says you need to lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, what's often called the "bad" cholesterol. You're working hard at that goal, but now your doctor says it's important to raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which is known as the "good" cholesterol. It might sound like a mixed message, but this one-two punch â€” reducing LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol â€” is a great way to lower your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in all of your cells and has several healthy functions, including helping to build your body's cells and playing a role in the production of sex hormones. It's carried through your bloodstream attached to proteins. These proteins are called lipoproteins. The message to lower LDL cholesterol is loud and clear â€” but it might not be enough for people at high risk of heart disease. So doctors are beginning to turn their attention to HDL cholesterol. The evidence so far looks good that increasing HDL cholesterol reduces your risk of dying of heart disease. Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood, or millimoles (mmol) per liter (L). When it comes to HDL cholesterol, think high. Most people should aim for an HDL level of 60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) or above. An HDL level below 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) increases the risk of heart disease. For the average man, HDL cholesterol ranges from 40 to 50 mg/dL (1.0 to 1.3 mmol/L). Thanks to female sex hormones â€” which have a positive effect on HDL cholesterol â€” the average woman fares better, with HDL cholesterol ranging from 50 to 60 mg/dL (1.3 to 1.6 mmol/L). But both men and women can benefit from increasing these levels. If you don't know your HDL level, ask your doctor for a baseline cholesterol test. If your HDL value isn't within a desirable range, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes to boost your HDL cholesterol. The problem may still be important â€” and worth the time spent in an emergency room to have your HDL cholesterol evaluated by a doctor. Take care always! OIRAM
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

How much will a person with a pre-existing condition like heart disease or diabetes be legally required to

How much will a person with a pre-existing condition like heart disease or diabetes be legally required to?
pay each month.....and why do I have a feeling NOBODY knows? You DO know that since the Dems stripped out the part that limits how high the rates can go, they could theory charge a million dollars a month for these people, right....and the law would be saying to the patient you have to pay it! I understand they could already charge what they want.....but the diabetic was not forced under penalty of law to get the policy. Now she is.
Politics - 6 Answers
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Companies could already charge a million dollars a month. And like in real life (not in tv land), these companies compete. Charge 1 million if you want, but then someone else will just get your business. Check out the free market system sometimes. Private companies will compete or go bankrupt.
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High risk pools will be created for adults with pre-existing conditions to buy into until 2014 when they will also not be denied or have rates adjusted for pre-existing conditions.
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We all will pay, get ready for Premium acceleration. Just remember the needs of the few out number then needs of the many.
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It depends on your income. Its a sliding scale on who gets subsidized by the government. The main goal is that no one under the 250,000 mark is expected to pay more than 10% of your income toward medical expenses. In many cases, even those that apply for aid won't get it cause they will never spend that much normally on health care. Think about it. A family making 150,000 a year will most likely not spend 15,000 dollars on medical expenses. Even then, if they do, there are certain things that you may not be able to claim depending on how they set it up. Yes that is right you have to pay for it still. It isn't free. anything above about 44,000 for a single individual, you pay 10%. For a family of four the full 10% is around 88,000. Lowest income brackets will pay around 3 to 4% AFTER health credits. Below that its a sliding scale between 14,000 to around 30,000 for a Single individual. in any case none of that starts until 2014. Until then you pay full price for it. If it comes to a point where you are so poor the government decides you can't pay, you go on medicare. mumbling is correct they can't single you out for a rate increase based on your conditions, they CAN however increase the rate they would normally charge someone with a pre-existing condition for everyone. And since the government is going to pick up the overcharge for lower income families, I see no reason why they would not do that.
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From the bill: "Insurers will be prohibited from denying coverage OR SETTING RATES based on gender, health status, MEDICAL CONDITION, claims experience, genetic information, evidence of domestic violence, or other health-related factors. Premiums will vary only by family structure, geography, actuarial value, tobacco use, participation in a health promotion program, and age (by not more than three to one). In summary, the bill states that your rates cannot be determined by your health condition or medical condition. For a detailed 16 page summary of the bill go to http://dpc.senate.gov/healthreformbill/healthbill52.pdf
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the sky is the limit, as the bill did not limit premiums, and it also gave the big pharm companies an extended time for marketing name brands to 12 yrs! So there goes the 4 generics and there goes the insurance rates. welcome to socialism

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Saturday, December 20, 2008

What's are the chances of a baby with congenital heart disease to survive

What's are the chances of a baby with congenital heart disease to survive?
im sorry about that.. the baby has severe ebstein anomaly.. how bout that? what do you think? thanks in advance.
Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
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Your question is as vague as asking "What are the chances of me coming back home after I leave for office in the morning?". There are atleast 50 different type of congenital heart diseases. Each of them carry different prognosis. If you are lucky, you may have simple CHD like Atrial Septal Defect, which has got the best prognosis. If you are unlucky, you may have Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, which is almost always fatal.' So, it really depends on the type pf CHD.
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There are several kinds of Cyanotic and Non-cyanotic congenital heart diseases. Some defects are to be corrected by different stages of surgery. The survival can be predicted only after knowing the existing heart defect and the severity of the condition. Consult the Cardiologist (Pediatrics).
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If the leak is severe, the tricuspid valve can be treated surgically either by repair or replacement. See www.americanheart.org. for good information on this condition. It is imperative the infant be seen by a cardiologist and that you seek treatment. If the valve abnormality is especially severe, the infant will have decreased stamina, fatigue, cyanosis, and sometimes fluid retention.
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it all depends really. my son was born with TGA, VSD, IAA, and PS. He also has AS now. He's had 3 open heart surgeries and numerous other procedures and more to come. He is going to be 8 in november and is doing GREAT! we have been blessed with amazing doctors

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

What are the four risk factors of heart disease and could you explain them

What are the four risk factors of heart disease and could you explain them?

Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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Being overweight, being male, being african American and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Overweight and sedentary are controllable risk factors and the other two are non-modifiable. Although if this is a homework question you probably want to answer it out of your book because there are many more than four risk factors of heart disease.
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i know that stress and food with fats can cause heart disease, these combined with no physical exercise and a bad diet and bad gens, it could be genetic as well.
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There are nine risk factors: age (65+), gender (male), heredity (including race), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, physical inactivity, obesity, and smoking. See the American Heart Association website for more information. www.americanheart.org
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You see you sort out which age group you want to explain the risk factors. Let presume we are having a class of teenagers at this age they are care free, so start with: 1)Alcoholism. 2)Smoking. 3) Lack of physical activity resulting in obesity. 4) Than very politely,tell them about hereditary. In mature people you can speak on diabetes and its relation to heart disease.
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It is (1)High blood pressure(2)Smoking (3)Diabetes(4)Hyperlipidemia (5) Genetic history(6)Psychological tension and stress.Always YouRsmE

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Friday, December 12, 2008

How can I publish my research work on Ischemic Heart Disease IHD/ Coronary Artery Disease CAD & risk factors

How can I publish my research work on Ischemic Heart Disease IHD/ Coronary Artery Disease CAD & risk factors?

Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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if you are pursuing a PhD, then i would think your professor or advisor would be able to recommend a journal for you. Otherwise, I would try contacting a publisher for medical journals

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Monday, December 8, 2008

Is general anesthesia safe for patient with heart disease

Is general anesthesia safe for patient with heart disease?
The heart valve is leaking 30 percent. Is anesthesia safe for the patient? Please advise
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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I am not a doctor by any means at all, but I do have heart disease. I was born with Situs Inversus Totalis, Dextrocardia, and Tetrology of Fallot ( I don't know if I spelled any of those correctly ). More recently I was diagnosed with an enlarged aorta and a moderate valve leak. Also more recently (See a pattern here?) I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. This was put into remission (because it is not curable) and I have to have a colonoscopy every six months and an endoscopy every other 6 months, both of which require anesthesia. The first time I was ever put "under" (it's referred to as conscious sedation) my heart rate rose and they stopped the procedure. In the future they have given me antibiotics one hour before the procedure and I have been fine every time. Again, I have absolutely no idea if someone else would have problems, but I seem to have somewhat of a comparable problem with my heart (if not more problems) and I was fine after the antibiotic stage. Please make sure with your doctor and do not assume I am 100% correct.
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you keep asking this question sweetie. listen to the doctor's advice about your dad; they have evaluated him and can give you the best information about what the best treatment options are for his condition

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

Is it possible to get cardiovascular/heart disease because of weight loss

Is it possible to get cardiovascular/heart disease because of weight loss?
5 to 10 pounds of weight loss* Like 5 to 10 pounds 5 to 10 pounds of weight loss*
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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not with 5-10#, unless already anorexic, loss of electrolytes/ potassium, calcium affect heart function/nervous system etc.
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Weight loss occur when you have hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism may cause heart palpitations (cardiac arrhythmia).
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5 or 10lbs loss if you are overweight will reduce your risks. Only starvation which can cause cardiac muscle break down can increase your risks.
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It actually can in theory if that 5-10 pounds in weight reduction has left you drastically underweight. I guess it depends how over/underweight you were in the first place? But generally no, weight loss of that amount is unlikely to cause any problems to the heart unless you are severely underweight. If this is the case then being very underweight can cause arrhythmia's, drastic drop in HR and blood pressure, blood flow would be reduced as well as cholesterol levels rising and damage to the heart muscle due to heart muscle break down would occur.
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Monday, December 1, 2008

Does having a large penis prevent heart disease

Does having a large penis prevent heart disease?
If this is true then I am invincible.
Men's Health - 6 Answers
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if your large penis is a trained doctor that gives you advice about hoe to prevent heart disease. and by the way no one like a COCKY guy.
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hahaha! yes it does.
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You certainly must be big downstairs becuase the blood definitely isnt going to your head!!
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If you have a large penis, your heart works harder to pump blood to it. So it is kind of like exercise. So it is good for your heart.
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no, having a large penis prevents you from buying some gigantic SUV.
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Of course you will never have high blood pressure:It is all needed in that monster, Sky

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Friday, November 28, 2008

Why do people with congenital heart disease have to take antibiotics before any dental procedure, or surgery

Why do people with congenital heart disease have to take antibiotics before any dental procedure, or surgery?
or do things like....... Call your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection (sore throat, general body aches, fever). Take good care of your teeth and gums to prevent infections. See your dentist for regular visits. Take antibiotics before you undergo any procedure that may cause bleeding, such as: any dental work (even a basic teeth cleaning), invasive tests (any test that may involve blood or bleeding), and most major or minor surgery. please explain fully
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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this is a preventative measure, just in case the slim chance of getting an infection comes true, the infection cannot move to the heart and be very serious and/or fatal.
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People with heart problems...especially heart disease are more prone to infections.
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All these situations can cause spillage of bacteria into the blood stream. Through the blood stream it may reach to damaged heart structures and lodge there. If bacteria multiply in damaged heart structures, it leads an infection of the heart which needs prolonged antibiotic treatment. This can be prevented to a certain extent by the precautions which you mentioned

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of heart disease

Can someone tell me what are the symptoms of heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
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chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heart beat, consistently very high or very low heart rate, high blood pressure, etc
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The symptoms of heart disease aren't that easy because heart disease can occur over a lifetime. But symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, angina, hypertension (high blood pressure), waking up in middle of the night, heart palpation's (heart pounding), headaches, and nausea. Some things that predispose you to heart disease are genetics, smoking, obesity, and high fat diets. Hope this helps good luck.
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Chest pain with or without undue perspiration, breathlessness, giddiness, edema. Can be totally without symptoms also.
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there are numerous possible symptoms, all of which can occur with other ailments. If you suspect heart disease, the only way to be sure is to have a cardiologist run some tests to get an accurate diagnosis

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

What Are The Proven Ways To Prevent Or Reverse Heart Disease

What Are The Proven Ways To Prevent Or Reverse Heart Disease?

Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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Get plenty of exercise Don't smoke (quit if you do now) Don't overdrink alcohol Keep your weight down Watch what you eat. Avoid high cholesterol and fatty foods. You should be fine if you can change your lifestyle and adapt to these guidelines. It's not hard. Good luck
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There are a lot of different types of heart disease. People who are busy all the time often suffer from high blood pressure and they may risk blockages of the arteries. Emotions of irritability and ongoing anger are danger signs because they make the body work harder and that means more activity in the arteries. when that happens there is more damage to the arterial walls and ongoing repairs are the result, which means more and more material can pile up at damage sites. Resolve issues and get rid of the anger. Issues means there are people causing you problems. The other thing to do is to meditate regularly. Meditation helps bring the body back to rest and that facilitates any 'housework' that the body needs to do such as repairing damaged tissues. Another type of heart problems that are common has to do with the electrical stimulus and the heart muscle's ability to contract properly. If there is anxiety (mixed fear and worry) present then the body will get mixed signals because fear tells the heart to go fast and worry, which requires rest and reflective thinking to solve a problem, tells the heart to go slow. So with anxiety the heart gets signals to go fast and slow at the same time or in an alternating pattern and that affects the heart muscle and the heart's pumping ability. Again resolve the issue. However if you can't then allow the fear without worry. This will stop the anxiety. Anxiety is an indicator that you have hidden enemies and they are hidden because they present themselves as friends in order to get close to you. Toxic people get a kick out of hurting others. It is also done by manipulative, controlling people as a means of gaining power and influence over another person because while the person experiences health problems the manipulative person gets to make all decisions especially in a relationship. This is a virulent new form of domestic violence that is still little known but it affects a large number of women. The person they hurt would dump them if they knew the truth so they appear friendly to lull their victim into a false sense of security and to make them trust them. Meditation is also good here too because it helps the breathing reach a subtle and rhythmic rate and that helps the heart and the lungs.
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You can't prevent. You can only lower your likeliness . The whole cholesterol thing is complete crap

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Can anybody tell me the contributing factors of Ischemic Heart Disease and precautions of the patient

Can anybody tell me the contributing factors of Ischemic Heart Disease and precautions of the patient?

Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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Heart problems caused by narrowed coronary arteries. This could include coronary artery disease and lead to a heart attack. It could also lead to dysrhythmias (atrial fib, etc) because certain coronary arteries feed the sinoatrial (SA) node, the pacemaker of the heart and the AV node, that also acts as a conducter when the SA node fails. 2 tests to diagnose it are a stress test and wearing a Holter monitor that records EKG readings continuously. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4720 Cardiac diet, cardiac rehab program (especially after heart attack and stroke), patient education regarding how to recognize symptoms and how to act when they have them, to get cholesterol checked. Also when a patient carries around nitroglycerin tabs, they should know that the bottle expires 6 months from the time they've opened it, not the date on the bottle, which is the primary reason of the failure of nitroglycerin to relieve chest pain (ischemia).
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diabetes,hypertension,hypercholesterolemia,smoking, low actvity , and the risk increases for those with relatives who had a previous encounter with his disease. men also have a higher risk and it increases with age. precautions: control of cholesterol levels in those with known high cholesterol, smoking cessation, control of high blood pressure.and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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From your yahoo id - I am making an assumption that you are of South Asian origin. People of South Asia have some of highest rates of diabetes and heart disease. We have some unique factors such as genetics and lifestyle that may be responsible for these high rates. In addition to checking your cholesterol levels: HDL (good), LDL (bad) cholesterol - your cardiologist may also check your Lipoprotein(a) levels. Please check out the website www.cadiresearch.com Best wishes

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

What are three risk factors of heart disease that cannot be changed

What are three risk factors of heart disease that cannot be changed?

Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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A genetic condition called homocystinuria (high homocystiene levels from birth) causes heart attacks in children. Children as young as 2 months have plaque build up in the arteries with this genetic condition. High homocysteine levels, which causes inflammation, is the main factor of heart disease. Forget the cholesterol myth..that is to sell drugs. "Unlike cholesterol which is required for life, the presence of homocysteine is an indication that there's a problem. The lower your homocysteine level, the lower your risk of developing heart disease. Your homocysteine level, NOT your cholesterol level, is the one you want to watch, and you want to watch it carefully, especially if other factors put you at higher risk of heart disease, such as incidence of heart attacks among your relatives, smoking, or previous detection of cardiovascular problems. If your homocysteine level is higher than 12, you need to act quickly to lower it. You're in danger!" http://cholesterolisgood.blogspot.com/
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age, sex and hereditary occurrence

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

why are diet and exercise so important in preventing heart disease

why are diet and exercise so important in preventing heart disease?

Diet & Fitness - 2 Answers
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A healthy diet will not clog your arteries like a junk food diet. Aerobics makes your heart bigger, stronger and more efficient.
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In fact, it's the only way to prevent heart disease or any other health problem

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Can someone die of Heart DIsease at age 16

Can someone die of Heart DIsease at age 16?
I'm 16 with a very low HDL. Im supposed to have 40 but my number is around 29 to 30. I also smoke, So am I gonna die?
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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yes, keep smoking smokers re-unite!
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It is possible to die of heart problems at early ages, however the most common causes of SADS (sudden adult death syndrome) in young people are congenital heart abnormalities that are unrelated to cholesterol levels or smoking. If you continue bad habits for 30 or 40 years then yes, you are at risk of coronary artery diease, but at 16 your risk of serious illnesses of this type are low. You should still stop smoking immediately, its a terrible habit and raises your risk not only of heart disease but of hypertension, many forms of cancer and lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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We're not God, so we can't answer that Eat more fish, (or salmon oil capsules) flax seed (ground) and you'll see a rise in your HDL. BTW, its the LDL that is the actual culprit in heart disease. HDL just helps to remove cholesterol from your arteries, thus being labeled a good cholesterol. And yes quit smoking, only if you don't want to die!
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It is possible but not likely.
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you will probably not die, but quit smoking eat healthy and excercise healthy. Also yes it is possible 16 years old could die from heart disease, mostly congenital heart disease. I have a friend who died at 16. It is very possible,i go to a camp for kids with heart disease some are severe....my friend if she needs any more surgerys they will have to give her a heart transplant

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Saturday, November 1, 2008

What are the treatments for heart disease

What are the treatments for heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 7 Answers
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humans or dogs? what?
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Nitro glycerine
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medicaton sometimes a bypass surgery
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Surgery, electric shocks, oxygen supplementation,medication, diet control, weight loss and moderate exercise. Also people need to stop doing dangerous things like smoking and drinking alcohol, and need to learn how to relax. The best thing to do is to have a healthy life so that you can delay or eliminate the possibility of getting heart disease.
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Here is a nice page on Heart Disease that has some great videos and articles. http://surgg.com/search.php?search=heart+disease
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Changing your lifestyle to include a healthy diet and exercise would help tremendously.
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There are many types of heart diseases and they require very different treatments. If there's only 1 type of treatment for all heart diseases, life as a doctor is much easier and simpler! If you are referring to coronary heart disease, the way I remember the treatment is: MONASH BAL Morphine Oxygen Nitrate (GTN) Aspirin Streptokinase Heparin Beta blockers Ace Inhibitors Lipid lowering drug (Statin) However, in general: Exercise, eat more vegetables and less fatty & salty food, lose weight if you are overweight, quit smoking, reduce stress at work and in your life

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

What would be the best way to replace a missing tooth, especially when you have profound heart disease

What would be the best way to replace a missing tooth, especially when you have profound heart disease?
I just had a molar pulled out and the site is really sore as well as the jawbone and teeth next to it, is this normal? I wanted to try to save the tooth, but since it had been crowned twice, posted and root cannaled, the dentist said it had to be pulled. It was abcess and had more decay under the crown. As a matter of fact, he found another tooth that has decay under the crown and says this one has to go too. They are the same dentists who placed the crowns originally. Shouldn't a crown last more than 2 or 3 years? The dentist gave me options on what I can do to replace the tooth: 1st, Do Nothing, 2nd, Temporary Bridge, 3rd a permanent bridge, and lastly a tooth implant. SInce I have major bone loss I would have to have a bone graft $750.00, Implant $1975.00 and the crown would be $1525.00 for a total of $4,400.00. Does this sound reasonable? In the past I have spent approx, $3,000.00 on that same tooth. Can anyone believe a total of over $7500.00 on one lousy tooth
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That's why I have dentures. THere is no way a tooth should cost as much as a car. I did the implants first and was allergic to the posts that they implant to attach the tooth to. I had good insurance but still had a copay of about 1200 per tooth (4 teeth).
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You are right, implants are very expensive. As far as replacing this tooth, you will need to determine if you want to use your teeth to chew food, or your gums. A permanent bridge is usually a great option as long as you take time to brush and floss around it well. Since you have a considerable amount of bone loss, I assume that you suffer from periodontal disease. Do you see the dental hygienist 2 to 4 times per year? Do you floss? And yes, a crown should last for 20 years... as long as it's being taken care of by you and the hygienist. Usually it does take several days for an extraction site to heal. If it has been a while, call your dentist. I'm not trying to lecture, I just hope that you're taking care of your teeth (brushing 2-3 times/day, flossing, etc.) If you are and are still having severe problems, maybe you should look for another dentist. Good luck

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Friday, October 24, 2008

Only serious answers please. What are the exact symptoms of heart worm disease

Only serious answers please. What are the exact symptoms of heart worm disease?
How does the infestation happen? Does it first go through the stomach and then to the heart?
Dogs - 6 Answers
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i always thought it was from fleas the poop out worms the dont want to eat its a very serious even deadly problem if u sespect your dog has them take it to the vet if u cathc them early enough u can get rid of them good luck
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Heartworms go through several life stages before they become adults infesting the heart of the host animal. The worms require the mosquito as an intermediate stage in order to complete their life cycle and so at least two animal hosts other than the mosquito are required for the heartworm to reproduce. A mosquito ingests heartworm larvae, called microfilariae, from an infected host. The mosquito then transfers the larvae to another uninfected host when next it feeds. The microfilariae then go through several changes to reach adult form, eventually traveling to the right side of the heart to reproduce. Reproduction results in the dispersal of microfilariae into the bloodstream where ingestion by another feeding mosquito spreads the microfilariae to another host. At this stage, the host dog will likely be asymptomatic. Once the infestation reaches a certain concentration in the lungs, the now adult worms migrate from the pulmonary artery to the right side of the heart and begin to reproduce in earnest, filling the blood with microfilariae. At this point the host will begin to show symptoms of infestation. These symptoms can manifest earlier or increase in severity depending on the activity level of the animals as infestation reduces cardio-pulmonary capacity. Very active animals may experience symptoms at lower heartworm concentrations and have more severe symptoms than less active animals. Heartworms can reach up to 12 inches in length and can remain in the host's heart for several years.
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Hi, Check out these websites: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/hartworm.html http://www.heartwormsociety.org/CanineHeartwormInfo.htm http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?id=53
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coughing is the first symptom....dry cough and lethargy.....disease is caused by an infected mosquito biting a dog(untreated dog) the worms lodge and grow in the heart and eventually cause heart problems and death. the process takes a few years, but most dogs will die within 5 yrs. treamtment is expensive but is at least 95% effective with immiticide
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heartworm prevention is so much cheaper and less stress than treating a dog for the disease. takes at least a min of 6mo from exposure to test postive for heartworm since it's in the blood stream. does not go thru stomach, this is a blood to heart disease. a mosquito can bite a cat or a coyote that has heartworm and then bite your unprotected dog and pass it along. extended periods of coughing, lethargy, lack of appetite, heavy breathing. as the worms become adults and reproduce the more will fill the heart, it's like being suffocated slowly. please get your pets tested and protected.
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First off, usually by the time you notice symtoms of heartworms...the infection is awful and there is nothing you can do. That is why Vets recommend heartworm testing annually and heartworm prevention tablets once a month. Heartworms are transmitted thru a infected mosquitoe, that is why something like Advantix ( a liquid you apply monthly to prevent fleas, ticks and mosquitoes) is a good choice. Symtoms included....lethargy, bleeding from mouth and nose, bloated stomach...and just over all slowing down. The heartworms litterally take over the heart, the heart becomes so infested with heartworms, the blood can fit thru the arteries! If caught early, it IS treatable...good luck to you

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Monday, October 20, 2008

what health benefits have you experienced with cranberry juice in relation to heart disease

what health benefits have you experienced with cranberry juice in relation to heart disease?
caused by gum disease?
Alternative Medicine - 1 Answers
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I've never heard of Cranberry for heart disease, except that it may lower cholesterol: http://www.supermarketguru.com/page.cfm/1848 Since the fruit is fairly high in vitamin C, I can see where it would be good for gum disease and to assist in overall heath. It also keeps bacteria from sticking so would be good for the teeth and gums IF it had no sugar in it. See this article: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/cranberry-000235.htm If I had gum disease, I would be using propylis and myrrh on my teeth, taking a HIGH vitamin C dose (about 3 grams a day of Ester-C), stop smoking or using caffeine. Also seek the help of a dental hygienist. If I had high cholesterol I would be using Milk Thistle Seed extract to cleanse my liver and taking apple pectin supplements and eating oat fiber

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

How does the congenital heart disease affect the body

How does the congenital heart disease affect the body?

Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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It leads to heart attack, no heart, no blood pumping, no oxygen to your brain, death.
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For me its very hard to breath, I can't talk without running out of air, oxygen tanks are always running out! I'm so tired all the time, my legs hurt from all the added fluid, can't run and play with the kids And this is just how I feel not the effects of the body! The effect will be I will die sooner than I want too!

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Sunday, October 12, 2008

HELP: differences between hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure? what causes them

HELP: differences between hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure? what causes them?
I try to google them but I get confuse even more. This is for my bio paper so I need some details and if possible I would like to see their relations to tobacco (with citation/credible sources). Sorry for asking too much but I really need help!
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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STRESS cancer tumors
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STRESS, STRESS AND STRESS is the number one cause to most sickness's and disease.
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Not going to do your homework for you, but here are some references. They all have what you need and they are well written and easy to understand. Go fourth and learn and good luck! Hypertension: http://health.yahoo.com/bloodpressure-overview/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/healthwise--hw62787.html Coronary artery disease: http://health.yahoo.com/heart-overview/coronary-artery-disease/healthwise--hw113087.html Stroke: http://health.yahoo.com/stroke-overview/stroke-topic-overview/healthwise--hw224641.html Heart Failure: http://health.yahoo.com/heart-overview/heart-failure/healthwise--hw44415.html

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

should i keep reminding my parents i have heart disease even if they get mad at me

should i keep reminding my parents i have heart disease even if they get mad at me?
i have mild heart disease, and there are certain things i can and cant eat and do, but when my parents ask me why, they get mad at me for saying its heart disease because they say im exaggerating. Should i teach them until they get it or should i just say 'yep your right' and take care of myself quietly? (i thought this was something you were supposed to talk with your family with)
Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
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I might try to educate them about the heart disease and some of the restrictions it causes. They might understand better then.
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It's difficult to teach things to people they don't want to learn. Eat right and leave the food you don't want alone.
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No, you are using your disease to manipulate them. I'm sure they know you have a disease. Learn to take care of yourself, because sooner or later you'll have to any how. You might politely remind your mom when she's cooking that something is not on the list of things you can eat. Don't be a smart ass like some kids do.
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If your parents arent understanding and you try to talk to them and it dosent do any good you still do need to take care of yourself I understand your dillema I have some health issues and my parents never understand and it feels like they dont try to either! I talk to them and they pretend to understand and the day after I tell them they're back to not caring. Hope this helped

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Does depression increase or decrease heart disease

Does depression increase or decrease heart disease?
I have the depression, don't really want heart disease....
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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Increase. It's a stress.
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I'm sure that any type of forms such as depression and whatever else will increase the likelyhood of something else happening..... well ...not SURE SURE, just my opinion, seems that it would
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I'm certainly no doctor but I would assume that depression would increase heart disease due to the fact that depression leads to stress. Stress is a often a large factor in one's health.
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I know that depression can physically affect your entire body, so I wouldn't be surprise if it increased heart disease. I haven't seen any studies, though.
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It deffinitly increases Heart Disease

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The body mass index I can be used to determine an individuals risk for heart disease. An index less than 25

The body mass index I can be used to determine an individuals risk for heart disease. An index less than 25?
indicates a low risk. The body mass index is given by the formula, or model I=700W/h2where w=weight, in pounds and h=height in inches. Jerome is 71 inches tall. What weights will keep his body mass index between 22 and 33?
Mathematics - 3 Answers
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wha
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BMI is your waist circumference. As long as it is below 30 on anyone, it is considered a good Body Mass Index. Over 30 is high. So 33 is out of the question. It has no bearing on your height, but weight and waist size mostly

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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Do heartbreaks and heart aches really hearts weaker and more susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks

Do heartbreaks and heart aches really hearts weaker and more susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks?

Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
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no
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Yes. Read A Cry Unheard: The Medical Consequences of Loneliness by James J Lynch.
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Absolutely not. However, people might say something like that because they do cause stress and anxiety. That might contribute to something waaaaaaaaaaay down the road, and if you were bad shape and prone to heart trouble. So in a very very convoluted way, someone MIGHT think that.
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Yes i read an article about it, It wears the heart out because your emotions cause blood t shoot up from your bloodstream which causes tiny "tears" in your heart (like tearing paper).Yeah it leads to anxiety attacks.Itâ€™s thought that a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline, might temporarily damage the heart of some people. How these hormones might hurt the heart or whether something else is responsible isnâ€™t clear

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

STATS QUESTION:A study is conducted to determined if there is a greater rate of heart disease in lefties vs

STATS QUESTION:A study is conducted to determined if there is a greater rate of heart disease in lefties vs.?
A study is conducted to determined if there is a greater rate of heart disease in lefties vs. righties. A random sample of 500 lefties showed 40 had heart problems. While 500 righties showed 30 had heart problems. Is this difference significant at a 5% level to show there is a difference between righties and lefties?
Mathematics - 2 Answers
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No, since the two samples are not equally-representative of their respective populations
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We should perform a test of hypothesis. Let P1 be the population proportion of lefties have heart diseases P2 be the population proportion of righties have heart diseases. The appropriate hypotheses are: H0: P1 <= P2 H1: P1 > P2. Now let p1 and p2 be the sample proportion of lefties and righties have heart diseases, respectively. Here p1=40/500 and p2=30/500. We reject H0 (accept H1) if and only if: (p1-p2)/s > z, where s = ( p(1-p)*(1/n1+1/n2) )^1/2 ; p=(m1+m2)/(n1+n2), m1=40, m2=30, n1=n2=500, z = -1.64 (0.05-percentile of standard normal distribution). I leave the computations to you!

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

A person suffering from terminal heart disease might want to receive an artifical heart, but be unable to pay

A person suffering from terminal heart disease might want to receive an artifical heart, but be unable to pay?
what, then, is the source of effective demand for this technology? who ultimately pays for it, and why???
Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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if you have terminal heart disease I would decide not to receive artificial heart .. because it is short term and allot of operations I rather enjoy the life I have left, there is private organizations, people around the world donate money to save someones life

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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

plz help how mush does it cost for a congenital heart disease treatment

plz help how mush does it cost for a congenital heart disease treatment ?
how much does it cost for different congenital heart surgery /treatment per person ?and how much has it gone up or down in the last 10 years ?a link for a statistics table would be very helpful :)
Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
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This is a difficult question to answer. The cost ultimately depends on what the defect is. Some defects aren't very noticeable and won't effect your life while others require a heart transplant which is a minimum cost $200-250,000.
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I work at my countryâ€™s Bank and could have gone anywhere in the world for treatment. I opted for Forerunners Healthcare Consultantâ€™s in India because my doctor told me about the medical expertise there. Equally importantly he had heard glowing reports about the humane and patient-friendly doctors and nurses. My surgery was outstanding and the prices, amazing! It was a very happy experience, in every sense. I commend India as a wonderful place to get treated in. Having lived in the US for several years, I can say that the hospital in India compares well with the best in the USA. http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

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Friday, September 12, 2008

Information about cholesterol lowering medicine and heart disease wanted

Information about cholesterol lowering medicine and heart disease wanted?
I have a history of acute Congestive heart failure unknown cause; maybe alcohol or viral age 29. I have been on Lipitor 18 months with sore, aching muscles for all that time. I ran out of Lipitor for 3 days and started feeling better. I stayed off and now 2 weeks later I feel better then ever? My GP says it's "placebo" thinking that the Lipitor is causing the muscles my blood tests do not indicate Lipitor is effecting my muscles. However my Triglycerides get high at times and my cholesterol a little high /not much. Can anybody suggest the risk over benefit with Lipitor and other statins. I do not qualify to take alternitives in medical cholesterol lowering meds. STATINS OR NOTHING? Or natural therapies. Please help
Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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I do not take it myself but know friends and family that do. Some are on Lipitor. Aching muscles seem to be a common problem or even a cough. Most people can try a different med. I understand that you can't change. But the risk of not taking it is serious. You'd be vulnerable for a stroke or heart attack if your normal cholesterol is high. Give it some serious thinking. My mothers doctor put her on a once a week med for cholesterol because of the ache in her legs.
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Minor muscle aches and pains while on Lipitor are common. Your doctor is telling you your lab work does not indicate possible rhabdomyolosis- a rare side effect of Lipitor which destroys muscle.Lipitor is the most effective statin so if you take anything different it would be less beneficial. Lipitor has less of an effect on triglycerides, you may want to ask your doctor about OMACOR which is a prescription fish oil specifically for lowering triglycerides

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What are the signs and symptoms heart disease

What are the signs and symptoms heart disease?

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Many but these are the most common shortness of breath nausea pain in chest, a little on left side pain in left arm extreme pressure on the chest or arm
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http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57855.htm Lot of good info there. Men and women have different symptons, so it is good to know both.
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Death...that should give you a hint

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Monday, September 8, 2008

why is diet and exercise important necessities in combating heart disease

why is diet and exercise important necessities in combating heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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Proper Diet and exercise keep cholesterol /plaque from forming in the arteries and restricting blood flow, raising blood pressure which hurts other organs

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

How is heredity, malnutrition, neoplasm, and infection linked with heart disease

How is heredity, malnutrition, neoplasm, and infection linked with heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
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Hereditary is proved to have links with your chances of getting heart disease. Fortunately there are measures which can be taken to stave the development of it. Good diet, exercise, weight maintainance, keeping cholesterol levels down (diet and drugs if need be). Infection can cause damage to the structures of the heart eg Rheumatic fever can damage the valves, or inflammation of the muscle or layers of the heart. As far as Im aware neoplasm isnt linked

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Monday, September 1, 2008

If you are to go to a Wendy's meal and you have a high blood pressure or heart disease, what would you get

If you are to go to a Wendy's meal and you have a high blood pressure or heart disease, what would you get?
Wendy's restaurant what do you get (if you have high blood pressure and or heart disease what woud you get as an entree , side dish and drink? PLEASE SPECIFY : EX. FOR HEART DISEASE OR High blood pressure.! please
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A ride to subway.
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salad, baked potato and oj for a drink
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south west taco salad and baked potato is very good and healthy and for drink get water or ice tea or lemonade
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a salad........ go to www.wendys.com and look at the list of salads...pick the Lowest Fat and Lowest Sodium salad.
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probably the best thing would be a side salad. with a low calorie dressing

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