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What Is A Stress Test?

August 22, 2013 5498 0
Dr. Julian Booker

Unless otherwise stated, any stress test referenced on a MyHeart related blog post will refer specifically to cardiac stress tests.  Other heart related stress tests like cardiopulmonary exercise tests can be discussed at a later date. In generic terms, a stress test is a procedure to indirectly determine whether there are significant blockages in your…

Filed Under: Tests & Investigations Tagged With: Angina, Chest pain, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Coronary circulation, Diabetes, Echocardiography, EKG, Electrocardiography, heart disease

Chest Pain – Part 1 – Angina

June 18, 2013 38572 3
Dr. Julian Booker

Chest pain is one of the most frightening symptoms that a person can experience. The problem is that not all chest pain is dangerous and not all chest pains are created equal. Some chest pain such as that associated with a heart attack, can be very dangerous. What makes things worse is that each person…

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Disease Tagged With: Angina, Angina pectoris, Chest pain, Cholesterol, Chronic Illness, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Coronary circulation, Diabetes, Dyspnea, EKG, Electrocardiography, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction), heart disease, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Low-density lipoprotein, shortness of breath, stress test

How Often Should I Have a Stress Test?

May 12, 2013 35872 1
Dr. Julian Booker

heart on a treadmill

By Julian Booker MD As is my usual practice with blog entries, I try to give disclaimers. These disclaimers are designed to protect YOU!! Your doctor has your best interest at heart (pun intended). Trust your doctor. If you have any reservations about your care, talk to him/her. Your clinical situation is unique. This blog…

Filed Under: Tests & Investigations Tagged With: Anginal Equivalent, Chest pain, Coronary circulation, Electrocardiography, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction), heart disease, stress test

When can I have sex after a heart attack?

May 5, 2013 9281 0
Dr. Julian Booker

Sex & Heart Attack

Okay. First things first. If you have heart trouble, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN before proceeding with sexual activity. You should complete a thorough history and physical exam to determine that you are indeed low risk. Now that we have that out of the way, we will review the American Heart Association’s consensus statement on sex after…

Filed Under: Coronary Artery Disease Tagged With: Chest pain, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Coronary circulation, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction), heart disease

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