Could my heart medication make me more vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID infection)?
Cardiovascular drugs have molecules that help them work well to control your heart condition, but some of these molecules have...
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Why is MRI necessary when my cath showed normal coronaries and valves?
Coronary angiography (cath) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) provide different information. As a pre-operative evaluation, it is often very...
Are there medicines or procedures to improve my EF which is 40%?
In order to treat changes in the heart performance as measured by the ejection fraction and/or prevent further deterioration, there...
Should we increase my father’s metoprolol?
Dear Leween, In a complicated case like your father’s, only the attending M.D. can regulate the medications. Good luck.
Do I really need to be on a statin?
Your LDL [bad cholesterol] is very high. You might have familial hypercholesterolemia. I agree that you should be on a...
How safe do you consider Amiodarone to be?
Dear Sandy: Amiodarone has side effects but is a very effective drug under the proper indications.
Is it okay to stop blood thinners after having a tissue valve implanted?
No, that is the standard as long as you don’t have atrial fibrillation. Please consult with your physician before changing...
Which is the best hypertensive drug for a type 2 diabetic woman?
In most hypertensive type 2 diabetics, ALL ELSE BEING EQUAL, I’d initiate therapy with an ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor...
Can Effient affect menstrual bleeding?
1) Do NOT stop the Effient until OK’d by the cardiologist. 2) I’d check with the gynecologist straight away, as...
Can I safely stop Deplatt (medicine) prior to cataract surgery?
You should be able to safely discontinue Deplatt (comparable to Plavix) as your personal physician has advised in preparation for...
My LDL is 109. Should I take a statin?
Dear Brian, If you have evidence of arteriosclerosis, especially if it is symptomatic or other risk factors such as smoking,...
The medication my doctor prescribed is making me feel worse. Can I safely stop it?
Dear Kent: Most likely the Carvedilol is the reason for your symptoms. You should discuss with your cardiologist the dose...
