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memyselfandi asked:

I’m filling out a family health history form for my doctor and it’s asking if anyone in my family has had coronary or congenital heart disease. I know my mom has heart disease but I don’t know which kind it is. One of the arteries to her heart was becoming blocked and they had to put a stent in that artery to open it back up – it’s called angioplasty. Is that coronary or congenital? Thanks.

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

Coronary artery disease is when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart.  Congenital means that the problem was present at birth, whether or not it is hereditary.

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Thrasymachus asked:

I’ve heard that smoking causes heart disease. I understand lung cancer is caused by mutations the genetic code of structures such as the alveoli, but I’m not too clear on how smoking may contribute to heart disease. Of course, as a stimulant that taxes the heart and lungs, nicotine may not exactly be the most healthful thing affecting the cardiovascular system, but no one blames caffeine for their cardiovascular maladies. What’s the deal with smokes and heart disease?

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

The American Heart Association says that smoking is the leading preventable cause for heart disease.  It causes your blood pressure to go up and increases your chance for blood clots to form.  It also decreases exercise tolerance.

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abby asked:

Hi,

Mr. Fantastic asked:

What should you do if heart disease runs in your family?

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

There are several things that may help you.  One of them is to exmake sure you get regular check ups to catch any problems early on.  The other things are: don’t smoke, avoid alcohol, keep sodium, fat and cholesterol levels under the recommended limits and exercise on a regular basis.

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city girl asked:

I just want to know what foods will help lower cholesterol and what foods produce good cholesterol?

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

Many foods can help lower LDL cholesterol and/or raising HDL.  Fish oil, olive oil, and most nuts can improve HDL numbers.  Oats and oat bran can help lower LDL levels.  There are also foods fortified with plant sterols and stanols which may also be useful.

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siberianhuskyluver05 asked:

Is it possible that an older male intact dog’s heart problems are caused because of high levels of testerone? Do extremely high levels of testerone tend to cause heart disease?

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

Granting the species difference, it may actually help prevent heart problems in human males.
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august imagination asked:

Even though we know that Heart Disease has been the number one killer in the US for decades, how come we have not made more headway in decreasing the rates?

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

There are at least two possible reasons for this trend.  The first one is the increasing age of our population.  As we get older, the chances of heart disease increaase.

The second reason is lifestyle.  Being under a lot of stress, making poor dietary choices and lack of exercise can all cause problems, most of which will impact the heart.  We tend to be mouse potatoes (or couch potatoes).  A lot of us don’t read the nutrition labels of what we eat, so our sodium, fat and cholesterol levels are out the roof.

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Slim asked:


My mom and dad suffer from high blood pressure,high cholesterol. It run on both sides of the family,that along with diabetes and heart disease. My mom started taking blood pressure medication young,in her later 20′s. My dad suffered from a stroke due to high blood pressure. I am 22yrs old and do not want to suffer this especially while young. Are there any ways I can be proactive about not suffering from those conditions now and later on in life being that it is hereditary? Or do I not have a chance in preventing it?

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American Gay Beef asked:

I am 22 years old and I just find out that I have heart disease. What kind of diet should I go on and what kind of food should I eat?
* I meant found and not find… above.

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

 You haven’t said what heart problems you have, which may make a difference.  It’s always wise to eat a low fat, low sodium diet, and many types of heart disease require a strict diet.  Healthy adults are encouraged to keep sodium levels under 2400 mgs and cholesterol under 300 mgs.  For those with heart disease the amounts are 1200 sodium and 200 mgs.
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supak464 asked:

My boyfriend has high cholesterol and i am afraid he is going to have a heart attack and we havent taught our dog to dial 9-1-1 yet… I am gone all the time at work and school (i graduate in spring 08).. so i need to find a way to help him help himself lower his cholesterol. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Mary Bodel, MH replies:

You don’t say whether or not he is already taking cholesterol lowering medications, and my advise is based on the assumption that he is.  There are two very important things to know about high cholesterol and medications or supplements that may lower it. 

Garlic was once considered a key componant of cholesterol herbal recommendations, but recent studies suggest it is not all that helpful.  As it does seem to have a positive effect on blood pressure, you don’t necessarily need to stop taking it.

Fish oil does seem to have some benefits in dealing with high cholesterol.  It may help in two ways; if you actually eat the fish it contributes to a healthy diet low in saturated fats.  The capsules of oil will works well. 

If you are taking any statin, this next bit is very important.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s a medication (like Lipitor) or a supplement (like red yeast rice), do *not* take goldenseal.  Several nasty things can happen, including kidney failure.
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