heart and stroke health check

If this person is older they could have had a grandma seizure which represents signs of a stroke I would also ask the doctor to take a full urine check and make sure that the electrolytes are at a sustainable level. Magnesium (low) can be very hard on the body and is vital to ones health so definitely ask the doctor as to whether the renal function of the patient is at a good level. Please ask if you have any further questions.

I actually found that a low dose of BB can give my running a boost, particularly if I have been experiencing symptoms whilst running. With the bad heart beats gone, I can feel better and run better. I will say though that the BB can also work the opposite direction if I take more than I need.

hi, my name is kathy, and on wed of last week, i was in front of the washer ready to do the wash and I got cheest pains like tons of bricks were sitting on my chest then my jaws started to hurt and i had a lump( it felt like) throat and my lips started to go numb. and after a few mins it went away, in the past I get this feeling of all the blood in my body is rushing from my feet to my head and it seems like my ears are closing off.

In fact, at my last meeting with my cardiologist last fall to review a new echo, she told me that my EF has not changed from 55 -65% in three years and my heart was still normal and I really no longer needed regularly scheduled visits with a cardiologist and that my family doctor could manage my care and refer me back if necessary. I have been getting some mixed messages about the level of exercise I should shoot for.

It protects the heart, strengthens circulation, and helps to maintain the tone and health of the heart muscle. It is also useful in stopping bleeding and to promote healing after a heart attack or a stroke. Tumeric, onions, ginger, soy are all god stuff for your heart, brain and cholesterol. I think the most important herb to point out is Hawtorn since it suit your condition and might be extremely useful for you.

t seem to be the case, you could have made a wrong movement or something like that. High blood pressure will cause issues with the heart, but if you have a mini stroke you would most likely know. I am not a professional but I am guessing they put you on some type of pill for the blood vessel. Just do what they tell you and if your problems continue then you should tell your doctor what you think and he will let you know his professional opinion.

I have been having numbness and tingling in my left arm and hand, sometimes my left leg and even tonight a little in my right arm. I have a family history of stroke (mother died of stroke, and grandmother on her side too), but I also read that menopause can cause numbness. I admitted myself to ER two weeks ago due to these symptoms (and some indigestion), and since then have had a stress test (which was borderline), and am set up to do a heart cath.

That numbness on one side and nausea is a sure-fire sign of stroke, and it must be treated within a certain period of time to prevent damage from becoming permanent or disabling.

Hi! I am very concerned about a relative of mine who had a stroke about two months ago. The stroke didn't leave any very serious damage, but nevertheless he had an operation on his heart to insert a device to block the flow of blood from one chamber to another, as he had a PFO or a small hole in the heart. This was done successfully. He also has an anuyerism on his heart in the same area, which I believe gave rise to the stroke initially, as a clot went to his brain.

I had woke up on the 26 with drooping in face and neck, with arm weekness and leg numbness and could not use it, TIA'S,then ended back in hospital the following day with severe angina,i have had severe problems with my breathing. is anyone having any of these horrible symptons.I am very worried about these things. yes i know its normal to have some side affects like severe flu symptoms cramping nausea ect.....

Hello and welcome to the forum. So very sorry for the delay in answering your question. We hope you've worked with your doctor on this serious issue. Have you been to a neurologist? Please do this as soon as possible if not. Mini strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIA's), are serious. They are basically a stroke, however, symptoms are temporary. They are caused by a clot or bleed that interrupts blood flow to part of the brain.

I did tell them that she has had multiple heart attacks and a stroke. The thing is, when they told her she had it, was after her stroke. And now she hasnt been able to get them to tell her again what the disorder is again, all i know is that it could be hereditary. But my next appointment is in mid july, i will make sure i bring it up when i see my doctor.

I want to know, when I go to the doctor and ask him to check me for diabetes risk, does he check for insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome too?

I have had anxiety attacks over thinking I have brain tumors, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, allergic reactions, the list goes on and on. For me, I have to take control of my fears, so this might help you. Accept that what you are experiencing is not a brain tumor but anxiety. You will not die from the anxiety and it will not harm you as long as you can accept that this is what is causing your symptoms.

I read that women who experience zigzag lines in their peripheral vision have a greater risk of stroke and heart disease. Is this true and if so, what course should I take to determine if I am at a higher risk and how I can prevent stroke? I am a 55 year old woman with no history of heart disease, but I do have hyperlipidemia controlled with medication. Thank you for any information you can provide.

She was stupidly frugal when it came to health care and medications. She died as a result of the stroke that struck while getting ready for work one morning. I also have high blood pressure. The headaches were early morning waking me up. My lower number was 110 during the appointment. I started medication and sleep became normal again.

If it was a TIA, it would be a mini-stroke which is often a warning sign that you may be headed for a larger stroke. Only your doctor could check for that. I'm not sure which tests they would do. I know they can look into your eyes to check for pinpoint hemorrhages. Since you're on Warfarin, do you have your blood checked regularly (your INR)? That should be monitored too so your blood is the right. . . . consistency I guess you'd call it.

My Dad a fall and was diagnose with stroke. Right hand and body cannot move..Face was out of shape.

All test came back 100% normal and EKG and heart monitor showed nothing wrong with my heart, however I am not convinced. Every ache or pain I get I think ... OMG it's my heart. So I know how u feel .. I really do and it awful.

My father always used to be in great shape. He ran, ate well, etc. Over the past several years, he sunk into a bit of a depression and his diet became rather poor and he hasn't been working out much. Since his grandchildren were born this summer, he's finally been going to therapy and starting to pay attention to his health again. He's about 60 years old, in good shape still (height & weight..). His blood pressure was high (160/100) and he went to the doctor.

Yes a person can get a stroke from too much Morphine...I am a R.N. and work with stroke victims , Look up water shed strokes...

then at age 16 l suffered a brain hemorage and anorusem and have rehabilited myself back to good health but as a result of my stroke l dont have use of my left arm and wich makes gtting into sexul positions very difficult. . l am now 46 years old and a very happily m arried man but have never been able to ejaculate during sexual activity.

April 1, 2010 (Nuthetal, Germany) — The largest observational study so far to examine the association between chocolate consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease has found that those who ate the most chocolate--around 7.5 g per day--had a 39% lower risk of MI and stroke than individuals who ate almost no chocolate (1.7 g per day) [1].

These can lead to stroke and pulmonary embolism. Air travel is not generally advised for about 3 months post stroke. How is she presently? you can check with her doctor and consider if she could be allowed to fly with appropriate precautions like wearing compression stockings etc. the airline she intends to fly also needs to be apprised of her health condition and they would also require an authority letter from her physician. I hope these thoughts help.

He lost his lively hood, his home and now his wife (she is 20 years younger and is leaving him now that his money and health are gone). I know it sounds like it could be panic attacks but I have experienced his seizures 1st hand and they are definitely real. He can be standing shaving 1 minute and on the ground the next.The seizures last around an hour and and come on with no warning. Please help! We are at our wits end.

last 6-7 years i have a problem of stroke near to heart, my doctor says that time your heart beat sound is missing and say to me for a cardiac check up, i done comp-lit cardiac check up in 2007 The Baroda Heart Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. my report is nil, cardiology doctor says you have not a heart trouble, he says to me i think gas- acidity or muscular pain. few months ago i feel that strokes again, i check comp-lit cardiac check up in Ahmedabad U.N.

I am going to list all my symptoms; can someone out there relate to these and help me try to figure out what is going on with me: Numbness in hands and right side of face abdominal pain Chest Pain arm pain (mainly left arm) stiff neck lower back pain (herniated disk) headache every day for the last year Slow movement (walk very slow) Wrist Pain (both hands) right eye feels like it is trying to close on me; started twitching Could all this be coming from my back problem?

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