Diabetic retinopathy and risk of coronary heart disease
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Diabetes is clearly a risk factor for heart disease and diabetic eye retinopathy as well as stroke and limb loss. Please clarify if that is your question and if it is you should appeal the decision
There is some controversy regarding the relation of agent orange and cardiomyopathy
Again. please clarify to make certain that I have addressed your concern.
those with type 2 diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, a family history of heart disease, or a personal history of smoking. Though these tests may not always be covered by insurance, you may find them at a lower cost at some centers. In my community in Michigan, several hospitals offer them for between $50 and $125.
Being of a young age, you are at a relatively lower risk for atherosclerotic heart disease. With the limited information provided and without examining you in person, it is hard to provide an accurate diagnosis but it is not unreasonable to seek a second opinion if you continue to have distressing symptoms. A normal stress test ECG, especially if there were no symptoms during stress, certainly is reassuring for absence of active cardiac ischemia (lack of blood supply to heart muscle).
Thanks for the question. It sounds as if your father had a positive stress test followed by a cardiac catheterization which showed severe disease or blockages in his coronary arteries. From what you describe, his doctors suggest coronary artery bypass grafting surgery rather than angioplasty or stents. Studies have shown that this bypass grafting is a better option for overall survival than stents when multiple coronary arteries are involved.
Avastin is NOT FDA approved, for anything other than as a cancer treatment. However, the vitreo-retinal ophthalmologists use it "off-label" to treat AMD and diabetic retinopathy. Only Lucentis has been approved for ophthalmic use and only for AMD NOT diabetic retinopathy. Although, these drugs seem to help diabetic retinopathy patients, they have yet to be FDA approved.
Unfortunately the only options available to you are to pay out of pocket for the Avastin (see if your Dr.
High cholesterol has been linked to the development of coronary artery disease and heart attack. With family history of high cholesterol, it is very unlikely that dietary modification and life style adjustment (exercise, stress reduction, avoiding tobacco) are going to play a substantial role. You have not provided me with your LDL, triglycerides, and HDL levels which are more important in deciding further care.
You need to clarify her problem. An infection "endophthalmitis" after a vitrectomy is a huge complication and if ANY vision is saved its a triumph. It doesn't like she had that. All such operations are treated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
After 20 years almost all people with type 1 diabetes have some retinopathy.
My lipid profile is well under control. I would like to know, i was reading One article how to prevent heart disease or heart attack, as i have severe anxiety, In the article it was mentioned if somebody has 50% of blockage and within matter of hours it can be 100% blocked. How is it possible the plaque which was 50% blocked can be automatically be blocked by 100%. I got very feared after reading this article. I think it can be due to rapture of plaque which can cause blockage.
calcific vessel,moderate stenosis in mid course. minor osteal disease at the orgin of D1 & D2. LCx;Non-dominant. minor irregularity proximally , critical disease in mid segment. 1st OM has moderate disease in its proximal segment. RCA;Dominant. spotty calcification. diffuse minor disease proximal to mid segment. PDA has moderete/ subcritical osteal disease.
My BP is normal . Non diabetic. Coronary angiogram with view to PCI to Cx has been advised by a cardiologist. Should I go for it?
The bottom line here is that if you’re healthy you shouldn’t take aspirin without a cardiovascular risk assessment by your doctor. If you’re not sure about your risk of heart disease, get tested. Today there are many advanced tests (such as a heart scan for coronary calcium), beyond the basic lipid profile, that can help you and your doctor determine where you stand.
If driving an automobile is something you do often, you could compare your risk factors to that activity and feel more comfortable with your heart. In evaluating risk objectively though, keeping risk factors in mind can help you decide what is a real concern, and what is just worry. But again, a councelor may be needed to keeep dialog on track .
Several risk factors proposed for the disorder (age at diagnosis of benign breast disease, duration of diabetes, age at onset of diabetes, prevalence of retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy and cheiroarthropathy, glycemic control, parity, oral contraceptive use, menopausal status, or number of breast biopsies) were evaluated, and patients were contacted to describe the natural history of the disorder. RESULTS: Sclerosing lymphocytic lobulitis was identified in 69.
How can a sedentary lifestyle contribute to coronary artery disease or any heart problems?
I don't get how, Is it the effects of a sedentary lifestyle that can contribute to heart problems ? like being inactive can cause obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure that can then result in problems in the future?
I ask because I'm 22, not very active but eat fairly healthy I have occasional brief chest pain near heart, makes me think its angina straight away.
I am 36 weeks pregnant and have developed retinopathy in my left eye. I would love to hear about other diabetic women and their pregnancy experiences since everyone I know has no idea what I am talking about. Please give me some advice, support, whatever I am kind of freaking out. My dr. says delivery could cause blindness.
The word shunting means to bypass blood flow. I assume it is a coronary artery bypass, and the risk depends on general health and whether or not the conditions cited are under control, etc. Age shouldn't be much of a factor, but when 80 and above the doctor's carefully weigh the options (generally).
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