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How To Impact The Overall Health Of Your Skin

Posted November 23rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments

Magnesium Sulfate, commonly referred to and sold as Epsom Salt, has incredible health advantages which impact skin. This pure mineral compound in a crystal form is a great organic form of skin care; it exfoliates and smoothes skin as well as reducing inflammation.
Aside from the effects it has on the skin, soaking in it [...]

i have atrial fibrillation now missing beats again.should i rest more? is it dangerous?Tell best way to live.?

Posted November 19th, 2009 by admin | 5 Comments

I have seen the doctor but have not been given any treatment or results yet. How should I live in the meantime? Am i high risk of attack or stroke at the moment? thanks
As everyone else recommended, I also suggest you follow up with your doctor to see what he recommends you doing.
Atrial fibrillation [...]

Vioxx Role in Heart Attack

Posted November 18th, 2009 by admin | No Comments

A recent study proved that Vioxx may lead to blood clots, heart attack and strokes.
Vioxx is a medicine that may be associated to other serious side effects such as stomach problems, allergic reactions, serious kidney problems or liver problems. About these serious, life threatening problems we are about to talk in the following paragraphs. [...]

Can I Lower My Cholesterol Without Drugs?

Posted November 17th, 2009 by admin | 14 Comments

It’s been 20 years since I completed the Ironman Triathlon. Now my Olympic dreams have given way to the nightmare of paying for my kids education. Still, I workout regularly, eat well and almost fit into the jeans I wore in the ’80s. So…
How Could I Possibly Have A Cholesterol Problem?
Since I’m your doctor, [...]

Can someone tell me the complicated nature in treatment of Cortical Venous Thrombosis?

Posted November 15th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment

see American Journal of Neuroradiology case study in November 2004 issue by Dr.Chang and Dr.Friedman
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Can a menstrual blood clot travel to your heart like other blood clots do?

Posted November 15th, 2009 by admin | 3 Comments

Does anyone know if this is a possiblilty where these menstrual blood clots can travel to the heart or other organs? I’m a little concerned because of large blood-clotting during my period recently.
Arlene, I think its a very legitimate question, but thanks for your opinion.
If they are in your bloodstream, then yes they can travel [...]

General Discussion About Heart Attack

Posted November 14th, 2009 by admin | No Comments

A heart attack can mean a serious problem for the affected persons. Many people are frightened about the possibility of having a heart attack and prefer not to think about it. They should be more optimistic and try to learn what the signs of a heart attack are and what steps they have to follow [...]

Theoratically it is possible to cure to Cortical Venous Thrombosis?

Posted November 13th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment

But there are problems in early diagnosis and treatment complications. What are those issues in practice
Treatment:
Various studies have investigated the use ofanti-coagulationn to suppress blood clot formation in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Before these trials had been conducted, there had been a concern that small areas of hemorrhage in the brain would bleed further as [...]

How long should a 65 year old woman stay in the hospital for several blood clots in her lungs?

Posted November 13th, 2009 by admin | 2 Comments

Hospital (Kaiser) wants to discharge her. Docs can’t find out why she keeps getting blood clots, even with all the tests. She has to use oxygen and breathing treatments at home if they discharge her. She is so weak and can barely walk 3 feet without getting winded. She is on cumeden but it’s only [...]

Theoratically it is possible to cure Cortical Venous Thrombosis but probems are encuontered?

Posted November 12th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment

In diagnosis and treatment what are the pitfalls
It would not let me answer your other question for some reason right now, so I will try to here.
Central venous thrombosis (CVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms in the veins/sinuses that drain the brain. These veins are separated into the superficial and deep [...]