Sunday, August 28, 2011

im 13 and have valvular heart disease and im getting a ross proseudure soon so can anyone explain it better

im 13 and have valvular heart disease and im getting a ross proseudure soon so can anyone explain it better?

Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
are they replacing your heart valves?
2 :
sorry dont know but wish you well- xxxxxx
3 :
go to webmd.com i wish you luck. cousin was born with bad heart and had valves replaced with others. she is 10 now and going to have them replaced again. one more after this and the sergury's will be over. again good luck.
4 :
Symptomatic patients should undergo valve replacement or balloon valvotomy. Valve replacement is indicated for virtually all who can tolerate surgery. In younger patients, the patient's own pulmonic valve can be used, providing good durability; a bioprosthesis is then used to replace the pulmonic valve (Ross procedure). Most often, the aortic valve is replaced with a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve. Preoperative evaluation for CAD is indicated so that CABG and valve replacement, if indicated, can be done during the same procedure. Please see Google search for more details on Ross Procedure.
5 :
The Ross Procedure is usually used in young patients with aortic valve disease. The pulmonary valve is on the right side of the heart and has virtually the same structure as the aortic valve which is on the left side of the heart. In the Ross Procedure, the surgeon removes your diseased aortic valve as well as your pulmonary valve. The pulmonary valve is then sewn into your aortic position so it bascially becomes your new 'aortic valve'. A pulmonary valve from a donor (usually) is sewn into the pulmonary position. This is generally meant to be 'better' for younger patients because it means that they do not have to take anticoagulant drugs (as with a mechanical valve replacement) and porcine aortic valve replacements do not last as long. But make sure you ask your doctor as many questions about it all as you need to! All the bes

Read more discussions :

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

How does air pollution cause heart disease

How does air pollution cause heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Polluted air has fewer oxygen content and other chemicals in the air. All these may cause lung irritation and decrease oxygen supply to the heart. When the lung is damaged, heart disease could be developed, such as right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. The situation is similar to life long smoker. For those who already have heart diseases, polluted air with decreased oxygen content may lower the oxygen supply to the heart and precipitate acute heart problem, including heart failure and heart attack.
2 :
We are used to thinking of heart disease as a product of genetic factors or lifestyle choices, such as what we eat and how much we exercise. There is another road to heart disease: BREATHING! Evidence indicates that an increase in air pollution is associated with an increase in heart attacks and deaths. Research has begun in the relatively new field of â€œenvironmental cardiologyâ€, a field that examines the relationship between air pollution and heart disease. Studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between levels of airborne particles, sulfur dioxide, and other fossil fuel emissions and risk of early death from heart disease. When pollutants are inhaled, they trigger an increase in "reactive oxygen species" superoxiding molecules that damage cells, cause inflammation in the lungs, and spark the cascade of harmful effects in the heart and cardiovascular system. Recent studies suggest that ultra-fine air pollutants, such as those coming from car exhaust, may pass into the blood stream and damage the heart and blood vessels directly. Hearts directly exposed to ultra-fine air pollutants show an immediate decrease in both coronary blood flow and the heart's pumping function, as well as a tendency to develop arrhythmias. The heart is a large, hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients through the blood vessels to the body tissues.In air-polluted environment, the heart may not pump enough oxygenated blood to meet the body's need for oxygen and nutrients, which are supplied by the blood. As a result, arm and leg muscles may tire more quickly, and the kidneys may not function normally. The kidneys filter fluid and waste products from the blood into the urine, but when the heart cannot pump adequately, the kidneys malfunction and cannot remove excess fluid from the blood. As a result, the amount of fluid in the bloodstream increases, and the workload of the failing heart increases, creating a vicious circle. Thus, heart failure becomes even worse in air-polluted environment. Take care as always!

Read more discussions :

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Is constipation a sign of heart disease

Is constipation a sign of heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 11 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
No. Constipstion can be from poor food choices and lack of liquids going into a person's system. Medication can also have a negetive impact on a person's bowels. A person's digestive system has nothing to do with the person's circulatory system. However, a common factor between constipation and heart disease is a POOR DIET. There is a relationship between constipation and heart disease, but remember that RELATIONSHIP does not mean CAUSE!
2 :
no
3 :
Not that I've ever heard.
4 :
No. its not. But constipation could trigger a heart attack.
5 :
No. Are taking any pain meds? Or any other meds? Please be aware that Constipation can lead a major medical problem. Talk to your doctor if has been going on for the last few days and if you havent had any bowel movement in the last 72 hours, or major discomfort in your abdomen area.
6 :
Really....constipation is not a sign of any kind of disease...its just something u ate...or something....but...CONSTIPATION DOES NOT GIVE U ANY DISEASES... :] i didn't mean it in a mean way...was just pointing out
7 :
hmmm? constipation can go along with lots of things.... not that its the cause.... try a colon cleanse... drink more water and natural juices without the high fructose corn syrup.
8 :
When your body lacks potassium,you get constipated and if your potassium gets too low your heart will stop. That's what happen to Karen Carpenter. She drain the potassium out with limon water(diuretics are very dangerous). Then she took laxatives.
9 :
No , it means you have a lack of fiber in your diet.
10 :
no. it is just inconvenient. It is a sign of dehydration and dehydration can lead to heart failure. Unless you have been jumping on a trampoline, the problem is that you are just dried out. More water. Take a laxative and deal with those effects for a day. You are fine.
11 :
No. You probably have heartburn. Constipation can build up pressure. I drink Kiefer with Garden of Life's "Super Seed" to keep me regular

Read more discussions :

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Is a massage good for people that have heart disease

Is a massage good for people that have heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Of course. Massage is good for everyone unless they have some disorder that makes it painful.
2 :
it may relax tehm and lower thir blood pressure over long long periodsof time with gettign a massage often but their are no proven benifits
3 :
If the person was suffering from congestive heart failure, I'd stay away from massage, or at least proceed with caution, esp. if there is edema in ankles, feet legs. Pushing all that fluid around at once may be too much for the heart to handle. It's doable with the right therapist, but caution is key.
4 :
Hi Isabel, massage is a way of relaxing and everyone can do it even if he/she has heart disease. what you know is that you heart disease appears when someone is stressed. so having good time is something very cool for people who suffer from heart disease. When you are stressed your heart beat increases so a massage will be the most welcome!

Read more discussions :

Friday, August 12, 2011

Why didn't they use the Dragonballs to wish away Goku's heart disease? Then Goku wouldn't have died

Why didn't they use the Dragonballs to wish away Goku's heart disease? Then Goku wouldn't have died.?
So if the dragonballs wished Goku's heart disease away, he would have never died in the first place
Other - Television - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Dude I wondered that too. Just bad writing/directing. ~ Don

Read more discussions :

Monday, August 8, 2011

Is heart disease something you usually go to the doctor for

Is heart disease something you usually go to the doctor for?

Other - Diseases - 3 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Yes....
2 :
no offense but who else would u go to?
3 :
Yes, it is. I've actually had my cholesterol tested since a few people in my family have died from heart attacks

Read more discussions :

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Help project on heart disease

Help project on heart disease?
What are some interesting heart disease I could do my project on?
Heart Diseases - 1 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I did not know that heart disease is different for males and females. The symptoms of a heart attack are different, men feel the crushing in the chest while women feel back pain as a symptom. So maybe it will be a good idea to do a project on how different sexes are affected by heart disease

Read more discussions :

Monday, August 1, 2011

Is Coronary Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Disease the same thing

Is Coronary Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Disease the same thing?
Is Coronary Heart Disease and Coronary Artery Disease the same thing?
Heart Diseases - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Coronary Artery Disease means that the arteries are blocked by plaque, and there is concern that there may be a blockage with a blood clot. This is the new catch phrase for Coronary Heart Disease. It actually better describes the condition that will cause a heart attack. These people usually go onto to having stents put in for too great of a blockage or, even coronary by-pass surgery, which eliminates the problem altogether.
2 :
Basically its the same.I have plaguing and they call it CAD.You can have hardening of the arteries and they call it CHD.The fact is they both are bad. Coronary by pass doesn't eliminate the problem .Most of the time they last 5 to 10 years and you have problems with them.Stints and by pass can both re-block if you don't change your life style and take your meds as your Dr. tells you.
3 :
They are one and same thing: Other Names for Coronary Artery Disease CAD Coronary heart disease (CHD) Ischemic heart disease(IHD) Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (the coronary arteries) become hardened and narrowed. The arteries harden and narrow due to buildup of a material called plaque (plak) on their inner walls. The buildup of plaque is known as atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis). As the plaque increases in size, the insides of the coronary arteries get narrower and less blood can flow through them. Eventually, blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced, and, because blood carries much-needed oxygen, the heart muscle is not able to receive the amount of oxygen it needs. Reduced or cutoff blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscle can result in: Angina: Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart does not get enough blood. Heart attack. A heart attack happens when a blood clot develops at the site of plaque in a coronary artery and suddenly cuts off most or all blood supply to that part of the heart muscle. Cells in the heart muscle begin to die if they do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. This can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle. Over time, CAD can weaken the heart muscle and contribute to: Heart failure. In heart failure, the heart canâ€™t pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. Heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped or is about to stop. Instead, it means that the heart is failing to pump blood the way that it should. Arrhythmias (a-RITH-me-as). Arrhythmias are changes in the normal beating rhythm of the heart. Some can be quite serious. CAD is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women.
4 :
They are commonly used interchangably. Technically speaking, however, as other respondants have rightly stated - coronary artery disease is plaquing of the arteries. It is commonly thought that at least 70% blockage needs to be present before it causes "ischemic disease" (inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle). Coronary Heart Disease implies that the heart muscle has actually been effected by the blockages and there are changes in the way the heart contracts that accompany this lack of blood supply. Changes in the heart muscle from the arteries verses changes in the arteries. This is purely semantics however, as I stated to begin with, these terms are commonly used interchangably. Good luck

Read more discussions :