Question 1

hi doctors. i have an appointment with my cardiologist. is there such a thing as a complete and full set of cardiology tests that i can have which would evaluate all of the total areas of my heart, the structure, the blood flow, the arteries, veins?

Accepted Answer

: No. It is not feasible to provide an definitive answer, especially if you are looking for 100% assurance of lack of any disorder or risk of disease.

Question 2

what types of cells that make up the heart and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Multiple cells types: The heart and blood vessels that form the cardiovascular system are complex organs composed of many different cell types. The entire system is lined with endothelial cells, a type of epithelial cell. The heart and vessels also contain smooth muscle and nerve cells, that regulate vessel constriction and the pumping of the heart. Tough outer coverings are made up of other epithelial cells.

Question 3

is there any way to test that our newborn's blood vessels have formed normally and are functioning?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is not a test available to do that. What are you concerned about?

Question 4

tiny millimeter sized red dots on different parts of body. not raised or itchy, just singular red dots. full panel blood test came back normal. looks like singular broken blood vessels it have had them for months/years?

Accepted Answer

: Might be benign petechiae  (little red blood dots under the skin) of no consequence with normal blood count as  reported.  If still concerned a visit with the Hematologist and /or Dermatology Consult should help resolve issues

Question 5

sm broken blood vessels over the whole body. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Platelet abnormal, or blood issue and needs full exam and blood work.

Question 6

does sex cause blood vessels within the body to expand? or do blood vessels stay the same size during sex?

Accepted Answer

Some areas do: There are many physical changes in your body that occur during sexual arousal, during intercourse, at climax, and afterwards.  In men, increased blood flow to the penis causes erections, and in women similar changes cause changes in vaginal walls and lubrication.  During sex, heart rate and blood pressure increases causing changes in blood flow.  After orgasm, changes slowly reverse. All normal!

Question 7

i have dark blood vessels and they are not usually like that. what could that mean to have them turn very dark all over my body?

Accepted Answer

Normal variant: This is usually normal based on your genetic makeup.

Question 8

what type of fat is good for your heart and your blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

The ideal diet: = gvb = grains/veg/beans (+ fruit nuts, and seeds) at the 90 + % level. This is what fits with our anatomy and physiology. But of the fats, nuts/seeds are some better with small organic extra virgin oiive & sesame oils or krill oil (likely better than distilled fish oil). I say take supplements only 4-5 days/week so that the body does not become adapted to them & they become ineffective. www.thepm.

Question 9

what is the best examination to find smaller blood clots throughout the body and injuries to your blood vessels? what's the most detailed test?

Accepted Answer

No one test: D-dimer test is a good indicator of clots, large or small, but it is more useful to exclude clots , rather than diagnose those. Tests for vasculitis include ANCA, CRP, ESR and complement.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

how many arteries and veins to the human body?

Accepted Answer

Dont know: Cant be answered as there are many genetic variables   everyone us different.

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What types of cells that make up the heart and blood vessels?

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Is there any way to test that our newborn's blood vessels have formed normally and are functioning?

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Tiny millimeter sized red dots on different parts of body. not raised or itchy, just singular red dots. full panel blood test came back normal. looks like singular broken blood vessels it have had them for months/years?

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Sm broken blood vessels over the whole body. what could cause this?

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I have dark blood vessels and they are not usually like that. what could that mean to have them turn very dark all over my body?

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