Question 1

how much can walking reduce the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

As much as many meds: Regular aerobic exercise lowers the blood pressure, raises the "good" HDL and improves sugar in diabetics. If it could be patented, walking would be a "wonder drug." get out there and do it!

Question 2

if im able, with no problem, to walk fast on a treadmill for 30 minutes, could i still have heart disease, or does that mean my heart is ok?

Accepted Answer

Good signal: A good physical performance is a good signal and helps to prevent but not discard all the cardiac diseases. Anyway, at your age, a good advise is to have a check up (including EKG, cholesterol levels, etc) at least once a year.

Question 3

do i have heart disease or angina? my upper left side was hurting for 2 days but after a 2 hour walk, i felt better.  days go by and i started feeling better by eating healthier but once in a while i feel slight chest discomfort. its better now

Accepted Answer

Angina: Angina is heart disease.  Angina by definition is block in coronary arterial blood flow usually by atherosclerosis, but sometimes by rare other causes such as Prinzmetal's angina, exercise induced (I got this once running ultra marathon), cocaine, and other causes.

Question 4

im 22 how likely am i to develop heart disease? doesnt it take decades to get something like heart disease? i walk at the park everyday and i don't smoke nor am i obese and no family history

Accepted Answer

Low Risk: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and you should remain at low risk. Periodic  evaluations by your doctor are also helpful.

Question 5

hello. my age is 26 years and my bpm while in relaxing time is 89-95 and it's 100+ while eating or walking slowly walking or slowly talking it's reaching 100+ do you think is this a indication to any heart disease...????

Accepted Answer

Fast heart Beat: The heart rate is high for your age. You should get a complete blood test done with special attention to thyroid. Also if you are very sedentary and have baseline anxious personality,  in some people it can reach those numbers and still be normal. Should get an ekg done and after these tests consideration can be made for further heart disease testing if needed.

Question 6

i lose my breath at times when i'm talking, my chest gets tight when i'm walking but i feel good after walking a mile i do smoke , is it heart disease.

Accepted Answer

I strongly advise: That you quit smoking. Your symptoms are omonously pointing to your future.

Question 7

does dizziness and shortness of breath mean i have heart disease? i am 57 and have been getting dizzy spells, shortness of breath when i climb stairs or walk for very long, and sometimes my heart feel like it is pounding or racing. i'm otherwise healthy.

Accepted Answer

It : It doesn't mean you have heart disease there can be many factors. This is a very general and common question and the only way to know if you have heart disease is to be evaluated by a cardiologist.

Question 8

my mother had an mi has3 vessel heart disease can't have a cabg. takes 80 mg liptor now hospitalized with rhabdo unable to walk. should she stoplipitor?

Accepted Answer

Rhabdo: If she has rhabdomyolysis and is on lipitor, (atorvastatin) yes she should be off the statin which can cause that muscle damage.

Question 9

i am a diabetic, hypertion, ischaemic heart disease . 5 years back stenting done. rl 5 toe amputated.  i walk a small distance right leg swelling.why?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis/DVT: May have dvt/blood clot or infection if leg red. Possible venous insufficiency. Consult podiatrist.

Question 10

how long should you walk every day to prevent heart diseases?

Accepted Answer

As much as possible: Exercise is helpful to aid in the prevention of heart disease. Exercise like walking has an incredible number of beneficial effects. General guidelines recommend at least 20 minutes of vigorous walking several days a week. But like with everything else, don't over do it. Attempting high intensity without proper conditioning can result in injury. Questions? Ask your doc for an exercise rx/plan.

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How much can walking reduce the risk of heart disease?

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If im able, with no problem, to walk fast on a treadmill for 30 minutes, could i still have heart disease, or does that mean my heart is ok?

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Do i have heart disease or angina? my upper left side was hurting for 2 days but after a 2 hour walk, i felt better. days go by and i started feeling better by eating healthier but once in a while i feel slight chest discomfort. its better now

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Im 22 how likely am i to develop heart disease? doesnt it take decades to get something like heart disease? i walk at the park everyday and i don't smoke nor am i obese and no family history

A member asked:

Hello. my age is 26 years and my bpm while in relaxing time is 89-95 and it's 100+ while eating or walking slowly walking or slowly talking it's reaching 100+ do you think is this a indication to any heart disease...????

A member asked:

I lose my breath at times when i'm talking, my chest gets tight when i'm walking but i feel good after walking a mile i do smoke , is it heart disease.

A member asked:

Does dizziness and shortness of breath mean i have heart disease? i am 57 and have been getting dizzy spells, shortness of breath when i climb stairs or walk for very long, and sometimes my heart feel like it is pounding or racing. i'm otherwise healthy.

A member asked:

My mother had an mi has3 vessel heart disease can't have a cabg. takes 80 mg liptor now hospitalized with rhabdo unable to walk. should she stoplipitor?

A member asked:

I am a diabetic, hypertion, ischaemic heart disease . 5 years back stenting done. rl 5 toe amputated. i walk a small distance right leg swelling.why?

A member asked:

How long should you walk every day to prevent heart diseases?

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