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What can a Holter monitor tell my doctor?

I'm a 32-year-old woman and I need to have a Holter monitor hooked up. What can a Holter monitor tell my doctor?
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Can a heart murmur be fatal?

My friend has a heart murmur, and I'm a little worried for him since he's over 70 years old. Could this be fatal?
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What is heart disease?

I have heart disease in my family but I'm having trouble understanding what it is. What exactly is heart disease? Does it refer to multiple diseases of the heart?
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Is heart murmur serious?

I had a physical with my primary physician about a week ago and he says I have a heart murmur. Is heart murmur serious? I'm 32 years old and female.
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Would I need stents after a heart attack?

I'm 45 and heart issues run in my family. My father died of a heart attack, actually. If I ever were to get a heart attack, would I have to get stents after it?
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How can I lower my cholesterol level?

I'm 45, and my doctor told me that my cholesterol level is very high. What are some ways to lower my cholesterol?
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Is there a treatment for a calcified carotid artery?

My grandmother is 70 and doctors told her she has a calcified carotid artery. Is there a treatment for a calcified carotid artery?
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What is the main cause of heart palpitations?

I'm 38, and I noticed that I get heart palpitations very often. What is the main cause of heart palpitations? Should I see a doctor?
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How long do new heart valves last?

My son had a heart valve replacement at only 38 years old, which I know is really young. How long do heart valve replacements typically last in young people, and would he need...
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What do heart spasms feel like?

I'm 37 years old, male, with no previous heart issues, but my family has a history of heart disease (paternal side). Over the last year, I noticed that I have a spasming/convusling...
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Can heavy drinking negatively affect my heart?

My doctor noticed that I had an irregular heartbeat. I exercise, get enough sleep and eat right. But sometimes, I drink a little too much on the weekends. Can heavy drinking...
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My heartbeat has been really slow lately. What could it be?

I'm 50 years old and female, and I've had heart palpitations, on and off, for the past few years. However, my heart has been really slow lately. What could this be?
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Is tightness in the chest a warning sign of a heart attack?

My grandfather is 65 and has been complaining for several days about tightness in his chest. Is tightness in the chest a warning sign of a heart attack?
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What can I do to manage my cholesterol?

My cholesterol levels were really high at my last doctor's appointment, higher than usual. What should I be doing to manage it?
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Does vaping cause heart issues in children?

My son is 15 years old, and I found a vape pen in his room while cleaning out. This happened this morning, so I'm planning on talking to him about it today. If he continues to...
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Is a small blockage in your heart a cause for concern?

I'm 45 years old, and my doctor told me that I have a small blockage in my heart. Should I be concerned?
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What age should you see a cardiologist?

I'm 45 years old, male. My heart is in almost perfect health, but I want to monitor it. At what age should I start seeing a cardiologist?
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Can you live a normal life after a heart attack?

My grandfather is 65 year old, and he had an heart attack last month. Thankfully, he survived and is back at home again. Can he live a normal life after a heart attack?
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Can EKG show an old heart attack?

I'm 60 years old, and I recently had an EKG. My doctor told me after the test that I had an heart attack, of which that I didn't know about. My heart's slightly damaged from...
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How long does open heart surgery take?

My friend is 60 years old, and he is scheduled to have an open heart surgery next week. My question is, how long does this procedure take?
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