Question 1

is garcinia  cambogia safe for people with heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Garcinia is possibly safe for most people when used for 12 weeks or less. Long-term safety is unknown. Garcinia can cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache.
Special precautions ; warnings:
pregnancy and breast-feeding: not enough is known about the use of garcinia during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Question 2

why is baby aspirin recommended for people with heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Aspirin is a platelet inhibitor.  Platelets help to form clots.  If platelets do not stick to each other, there is less clot formation.  If on has clogged arteries to the heart muscle, and cholesterol deposits in the arteries, clots can form.  A clot in the heart arteries is what causes a heart attack.  If you are at risk, Aspirin will help to reduce the risk of clot and heart attack.  See pcp!

Question 3

what are some common heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Heart Disease: Common heart problems include coronary artery disease (heart attacks), CHF (failing heart), valvular problems (aortic and mitral disease for the most part),  and cardiac arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation and palpitations/syncope).

Question 4

what are some non-serious heart problems?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: It's always better to be safer than sorry, if you think you have a heart problem.  Thus, it's best to see your doctor for a thorough history and physical exam, along with appropriate testing, to make sure you're not having a serious heart problem.  With that said, most healthy people will experience, occasional skipped (premature) beats, that are very rarely serious.

Question 5

is it common to have heart problems at age 20?

Accepted Answer

Heart : Not common but they happen sometimes.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: heart problems?

Accepted Answer

: Well when a physician asks you if you have heart problems they are wondering if you have had problems with the rhythm of the heart, problems with the electrial pattern of the heart, the heart valves, heart murmurs, heart attack, clogging of the arteries of the heart, if you have hypertension. Basically if you ever have had any health problems that is connected with the heart.

Question 7

what could cause heart problems in an otherwise healthy person?

Accepted Answer

Poor nutrition: Chronic consumption of processed foods and simple sugars in most fast foods leads to heart disease.  Metabolic syndrome has been identified as a  significant source for obesity and heart disease.

Question 8

can a toothache cause heart problems?

Accepted Answer

No: Pain will not hurt your heart.  If there is pain, there might be infection too.  If there is infection you will have a low grade infection throughout your body.  If your heart is susceptible to such an infection it would not be good for you.

Question 9

how could a diet prevent heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Diet: A good diet can decrease the probability of some heart problems. It doesn't per se prevent.

Question 10

can erethema nodusum cause heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The most important coincidental disease process is rheumatic heart disease. Rarely is it a sequel of erythema nodosum.

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