You are not my doctor, but you might know what kind of doctor I need to find or what kinds of questions to ask. Please help me piece together a plan so I can get some health issues sorted out.
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posted by gursky
on Jun 9, 2013 -
12 answers
I am unconscious, I've been in a terrible accident and I am in a rural area in the United States. Who decides whether I should be flown to the nearest city or taken to the local rural hospital that may not be equipped to handle my emergency?
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posted by cda
on Aug 25, 2012 -
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What are some good muscle-building, resistance-based exercises that don't place a lot of strain on the heart?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jul 5, 2011 -
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Yes, yes, YANMD. When I'm very stressed I feel slight pain/weakness on the left side of my chest, under my armpit and sometimes across my shoulder.
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posted by joyeuxamelie
on May 1, 2011 -
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A recent heart stress test shows according to my GP that I'm probably going to have to go to the hospital and have another heart stent put in. I see my cardiologist this Friday for more details. I presently have 7 stents in place. I'm staring to wonder if there is a upper number of stents that a person can have on board.
posted by malhaley
on Dec 9, 2010 -
4 answers
Is it possible for your cholesterol levels to be transiently elevated, and if not, what should I do about mine?
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posted by bad grammar
on Nov 3, 2010 -
15 answers
I happened to stumble upon several health articles yesterday that mentioned that young, normal people should not feel a pulse in the little notch between your collarbones at the base of the neck. However, I can definitely feel a pulse in this area.
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posted by starpoint
on Sep 28, 2010 -
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What is the name of this heart condition, and is it genetic? The main artery supplying blood to the heart isn't developed properly in utero, resulting in major surgery and/or death of the baby post birth.
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posted by heytch
on Oct 3, 2009 -
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My father's been diagnosed with stable angina, and he's looking for a little reassurance...
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posted by lekvar
on Aug 13, 2009 -
1 answer
When, if ever, is it reasonable to ask for a preemptive test? Given a family history of congestive heart failure I'm wondering how reasonable it is to reguest a MUGA or echocardiogram just to allay (or confirm) my own worries. I'm definitely already going to see a doctor, so I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I am asking for perspective to help me frame my request with my physician.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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Is it possible to undo any of the damage I've done to my arteries in 43 years of eating badly?
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posted by stenoboy
on Nov 14, 2008 -
17 answers
I started with Earl Grey, and drank it for years with milk, until I tried better quality teas and gave up the milk. Then oolong, which was too weak and subtle for me. Now I've moved on to Lapsang Souchong and a malty golden-tipped Guangxi black called Golden Downy. I like strong teas, with no herbal additives; can anyone suggest other teas as strong as the Lapsang, smoky or not?
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posted by luriete
on Nov 12, 2008 -
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I'm a 29 year old female. I've had a pretty significant arrhythmia for about three years. It's unpredictable, but quite frequently my heart beats much faster when I inhale and then very slowly as I exhale, and also otherwise irregularly. I also have several other concening symptoms.
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posted by lgyre
on Jul 26, 2008 -
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What's the best way to lower my resting heart rate? I'm slightly overweight, and exersice just a few times a week. I've read a ton of literature that says a lower heart rate leads to a longer life. Any tips? Exercises that'll help?
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posted by Geoffh
on Feb 9, 2007 -
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Why does my heart rate vary drastically day-to-day during cardio? 120 one day then 160 the next under same conditions.
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posted by wolfkult
on Apr 19, 2006 -
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The "new, state of the art" cardio machines at my gym always tell me my heart rate is unreasonably high (170 beats per minute) even though I'm working at a level where I can still maintain a breathy conversation. Occasionally, the machine will say my heart rate is something totally wacky, like 220.
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posted by Kololo
on Jan 16, 2006 -
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The other kind of Valentine's Day heart: My 40-year-old brother was diagnosed today with congestive heart failure. Bad heart genes run in our family, and I'm taking this as a wake-up call to get my own bod in order. [+]
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posted by mudpuppie
on Feb 14, 2005 -
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