Q: is the presence of any troponin in the blood indicative of heart issues? the range value given was <.06 and mine was .01.

Normal: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, Your blood troponin level is normal. For 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 1

i take metformin and spironolactone (for pcos not diabetes or heart issues), omeprazole, and a prenatal vitamin. i am also taking claritin and mucinex for a cold.  can i also use afrin for nasal congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: this combination, is fine.

Question 2

how should a cold be treated with a heart condition? decongestants are out. is expectorant such as mucinex (guaifenesin) ok? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Cold : Rest, fluids, nutrition, in general mucin ex would be ok.

Question 3

is a heart rate of 140-150 an acceptable heart rate for a 5 year old with a fever of 102.5 and cough? he's taken mucinex and albuterol 2 hrs ago.

Accepted Answer

This is an: acceptable HR for a child with these clinical signs but is pretty hard on the little one. Reduce the fever as much as possible. If the heart rate remains elevated when the fever is down then you should take him to be evaluated by a health care professional.

Question 4

please help i am very scared will mucinex (guaifenesin) increase my anxiety or heart rate i have copd and afib i am very concerned about the mucinex (guaifenesin) i need it to ?

Accepted Answer

No: It souls not if you use the plain type . The kind the contain Dexamathorphan ( Dm ) or D the decongestant can cause a rise in BP and possibly some anxiety .

Question 5

worked out monday was exposed to cold weather after. had congestion took mucinex. tuesday woke up with chest tightness, have both pfizer shots & booster doubt its covid. have been drinking alcohol more frequently, no heart prob history. have anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: POSSIBLE HOLIDAY HEART AFIB

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Question 6

high monocytes 3 years. 15.7%, 15.5% with 0.97 absolute and now 18.6% with 1.26 absolute. smear normal. any clues why? 86 yo female. all other blood components normal, rbc, wbc and platelets. was reading about cml and heart issues?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your results are not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

Question 7

what kind of heart issues can happen with high calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

High calcium: High blood calcium can elevate blood pressure, can cause dehydration and kidney injury, can cause kidney failure, and can cause heart rhythm problems.

Question 8

what is a person with diabetes, kidney and heart issues supposed to eat?

Accepted Answer

Low salt, low carbs: This is a situation that has to be handled by a registered dietician.  In general it is paramount to control the diabetes.  A low salt diet will probably help the heart issues.  But to repeat, controlling the diabetes as closely as possible will help all three of these areas.

Question 9

what to do if i have some past heart issues. concerned with needing to get a check up.?

Accepted Answer

Issues: Heart issues is a very nonspecific term. If you are concerned that you have cardiac disease, get a check up.

Question 10

is the presence of any troponin in the blood indicative of heart issues? the range value given was <.06 and mine was .01.

Accepted Answer

Normal: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that,  Your blood troponin level is normal.
For 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.

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I take metformin and spironolactone (for pcos not diabetes or heart issues), omeprazole, and a prenatal vitamin. i am also taking claritin and mucinex for a cold. can i also use afrin for nasal congestion?

A member asked:

How should a cold be treated with a heart condition? decongestants are out. is expectorant such as mucinex (guaifenesin) ok? thanks.

A member asked:

Is a heart rate of 140-150 an acceptable heart rate for a 5 year old with a fever of 102.5 and cough? he's taken mucinex and albuterol 2 hrs ago.

A member asked:

Please help i am very scared will mucinex (guaifenesin) increase my anxiety or heart rate i have copd and afib i am very concerned about the mucinex (guaifenesin) i need it to ?

A member asked:

Worked out monday was exposed to cold weather after. had congestion took mucinex. tuesday woke up with chest tightness, have both pfizer shots & booster doubt its covid. have been drinking alcohol more frequently, no heart prob history. have anxiety?

A member asked:

High monocytes 3 years. 15.7%, 15.5% with 0.97 absolute and now 18.6% with 1.26 absolute. smear normal. any clues why? 86 yo female. all other blood components normal, rbc, wbc and platelets. was reading about cml and heart issues?

A member asked:

What kind of heart issues can happen with high calcium levels?

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What is a person with diabetes, kidney and heart issues supposed to eat?

A member asked:

What to do if i have some past heart issues. concerned with needing to get a check up.?

A member asked:

Is the presence of any troponin in the blood indicative of heart issues? the range value given was <.06 and mine was .01.

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