Heart Problems

Questions and Answers

1. Is sporadic stabbing pain after an angiogram normal?

   - My partner had an angiogram four weeks ago and is still getting some stabbing pains from the procedure and it is quite painful at times. Although these stabbing pains are not constant, they cause some discomfort. Is this normal as we were not told what to expect after this procedure?
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2. What does having a "Low LD Serum" mean?

   - What is Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD Serum). For more information, go to Caring.com.
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3. Can heart bypass surgery change someone's personality?

   - Can heart bypass surgery change someone's personality? Since my relative had heart bypass surgery his personality has changed for the worse.
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4. Is a pacemaker a solution for arterial fibrillation?

   - Is a pacemaker a solution for arterial fibrillation?
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5. At 34 years old, how concerned should I be about chest pain that goes into my arm?

   - I've been experiencing pain in the chest area, sometimes going down my left arm, it comes on very sudden, lasts for about 2-3 seconds, should I be concerned? I'm 34 years old, I've put off going to the ER because it doesn't last long.
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6. Is a large bruise from a stent closure be cause for concern?

   - I had two stents put in one week ago after suffering a mild heart attack. One day I had two into one artery, stayed over and on the second day had one more into another artery. The first went well. The second was okay except I have a major black and blue thigh almost my entire thigh from the closure...
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7. Which stage of heart failure am I in?

   - How can the stage of heart disease be determined?
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8. Are strokes at a young age common?

   - My brother had a stroke at 44. Is that common? Find out at Caring.com.
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9. Is there such a thing as "thin skin"?

   - My 87 year-old mother lives with us and has moderate dementia. My question is about her thin skin and her tendency to bleed easily. She has dark spots which she calls bruises but actually appear to be blood pooled under the skin making dark red or purplish blotches. They appear on her lower arms and she doesn't get rid of one before another one appears...
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10. FAQ: What Are the New Cholesterol Tests?

    - New cholesterol tests are more sensitive than standard blood cholesterol tests. Learn what new cholesterol tests tell about heart attack risk.
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