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202 related items for PubMed ID: 11684495
1. Ask the doctor. My father has severe heart failure. The doctors say his ejection fraction is only about 10%, and he gets short of breath during any physical activity. I've read that beta blockers are useful for heart failure, but his doctors say they're too risky for my father. I'm worried that he's missing out on a beneficial treatment. Lee TH. Harv Heart Lett; 2001 Oct; 12(2):8. PubMed ID: 11684495 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
2. Ask the doctor. My doctor told me that I have "low ejection fraction," but I feel fine. How can this be? I thought this was part of heart failure and would make someone feel bad. Should I do anything about it, even though I don't have any symptoms? Lee RT. Harv Heart Lett; 2005 Oct; 16(2):8. PubMed ID: 16299909 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
3. Ask the doctor. My 69-year-old husband has had cardiomyopathy and diabetes for several years. Lately his ankles are always swollen. At his last doctor's visit, my husband's cardiologist said his heart has leaky valves and his ejection fraction is 10%. What would be the best plan for him? Lee T. Harv Heart Lett; 2011 Oct; 22(2):8. PubMed ID: 22069817 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
4. Second opinion. My husband recently had bypass surgery following a heart attack. Medically, he's the one who needs tending to, but lately I've had episodes of shortness of breath and lightheadedness. My husband thinks I'm overly stressed and that I'm hyperventilating. Is that possible? Mayo Clin Health Lett; 2002 Jun; 20(6):8. PubMed ID: 12066809 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
5. Conclusions on the management of heart failure. Swedberg K. J Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone Syst; 2004 Sep; 5 Suppl 1():S34-6. PubMed ID: 15526241 [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
6. Ask the doctor. Because I have a pacemaker, I've always avoided going through the big scanners at the airport and have gone around to the person with the hand-held device. As airport security gets tighter, I'm worried that my reluctance to go through metal detectors will single me out. Is it safe for me to go through them? Lee TH. Harv Heart Lett; 2002 Feb; 12(6):8. PubMed ID: 11869973 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
11. On call. I've had my PSA tested every year since 1992 and I'm happy to say it's always been normal. But now my doctor doesn't want to do the test anymore because I'm 78 years old. Should I go to another doctor for my test? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2000 Dec; 5(5):8. PubMed ID: 11114879 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
15. On call. I've been taking Zocor since my heart attack in 2006. My cholesterol count has come way down, and I haven't had any heart problems. In the past few months, however, I've had some muscle aches. My blood tests don't show any muscle damage, but my doctor says Zocor may still be causing the problem. He wants me to stop Zocor for a while, but I'm worried about my heart. Is it safe for me to stop? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2010 Oct 14; 15(3):8. PubMed ID: 21268801 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]