Question 1

my dad was just diagnosed with liver cancer. several lesions two are 5cm by 3cm  nothing a year ago. what are treatment options? weak heart no chemo

Accepted Answer

Many options : Depending if primary or metastatic liver cancer. Assuming primary cancer: 1-partial hepatectomy; 2-liver transplant;3-cryoablation of tumor;4-radiofrequency ablation; 5-alcohol injection into tumor; 6-chemoembolization; 7-radiation therapy. Please discuss options with oncologist.

Question 2

how does chronic liver disease affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: The liver performs many vital functions including filtering toxins and produicing things like natural anti coagulants. Impairment of these affects the heart along with other organs. When the liver is affected by things like cirrhosis, it can cause abnormal filling pressures within the heart. This, if untreated, can lead to failure of the right side of the heart.

Question 3

can you tell me how heart disease affect the liver?

Accepted Answer

End stage heart: If you have end-stage congestive heart failure, you can develop cardiac cirrhosis. Other than that, there's not much effect on the liver.

Question 4

if the ribs protect our heart, what protects our liver and other organs?

Accepted Answer

Ribs and Stuff: The liver is partially protected by the rib cage. The lungs which are large hollow organs really need the protection of the rib cage. We have musculature to protect another of other organs.

Question 5

could you think alcoholics should be allowed to have liver or heart transplants?

Accepted Answer

Transplants: This is in the realm of what&#x27;s called medical ethics; &quot;what should we do?&quot; that said this is probably one of the most honorable and ethical systems in place . As far as i know . People get the organs that they deserve given their place  on the list. This is to my knowledge, there have been exceptions such as mickey mantle who got a liver transplant and that was very controversial.

Question 6

can you let me know how many years of drinking does it take to cause heart and liver damage?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Most heavy drinkers never have any loss of cardiac function as a result. A boozy weekend will give you a fatty liver but this clears in a few days. A month or two of heavy drinking can unpredictably cause you to get alcoholic hepatitis (even if you sober up) which can kill you. And only about 1 problem drinker in 3 gets cirrhosis and it takes a lot for a long time. Get sober for those you love.

Question 7

can someone eat too much chicken hearts, livers, or gizzards?

Accepted Answer

Yes.yes.yes.: Eating too much of anything can cause long term problems, although I do not see any acute problems in the short term.  Of course, this is all a matter of degree....Everything in moderation.

Question 8

what are the causes of high levels of enzymes in your liver and heart?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes: The stock answer is myocardial cell damage or death causes release and elevation of the enzymes. Cardiac enzymes are supposed to be very specific, in practice not quite so much.. Similar for liver, generally means organ damage but not really that simple.

Question 9

what would cause a sev chest pain15 min following pc liver bx?  pain felt like my heart was being ripped out of chest. 10/10. hosp. better. no answers

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: If the f/u eval was negative, probably referred pain. The liver sits under the diaphragm and this can cause referred pain to the chest.

Question 10

what is the best food for heart liver and kidney?

Accepted Answer

Variety: A well balanced diet. The mediterranean diet (which you can google for details) is associated with lower all-cause mortality over the long run.

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My dad was just diagnosed with liver cancer. several lesions two are 5cm by 3cm nothing a year ago. what are treatment options? weak heart no chemo

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If the ribs protect our heart, what protects our liver and other organs?

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Could you think alcoholics should be allowed to have liver or heart transplants?

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Can you let me know how many years of drinking does it take to cause heart and liver damage?

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Can someone eat too much chicken hearts, livers, or gizzards?

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What are the causes of high levels of enzymes in your liver and heart?

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What would cause a sev chest pain15 min following pc liver bx? pain felt like my heart was being ripped out of chest. 10/10. hosp. better. no answers

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What is the best food for heart liver and kidney?

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